7 Types Of Synovial Joints

Question 1

Plane joint

Answer 1

• multiaxial
• sliding and gliding
• flat articulate surfaces
  E.G: intercarpal and intertarsal joints

Question 2

Hinge Joint

Answer 2

• Uni axial
• Flexion and tension
• ankle, elbow, interphalangeal joints

Question 3

Pivot joint

Answer 3

• Uni axial
• Movement is rotational
• radioulnar joints, C1-C2 vertebrae

Question 4

CONDYLAR JOINT !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 4

• BIAXIAL
• FLEXION AND EXTENTION
• ROTAION (WHEN FLEXED)
• KNEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Question 5

Ellipsoid joint

Answer 5

• biaxial
• flexion and extention
• abduction and adduction
• therefore also circumduction
• no rotation
• wrist joint

Question 6

Saddle Joint

Answer 6

• biaxial (+)
• flexion and extention
• abduction and adduction
• circumduction
  -obligatory rotation
• carpometacarpal joint

Question 7

Ball and Socket joint

Answer 7

• multiaxial
• flexion and extention
• abduction and adduction
• circumduction
• rotation
• shoulder and hip