Joint movement

Question 1

gliding

Answer 1

vertebrae of spine, carpal and tarsals joints move against each other

Question 2

hinge movement

Answer 2

move on one axis; elbow and finger

Question 3

pivot joints

Answer 3

atlas and axis - rotation of head

Question 4

condyloid joints

Answer 4

circumduction, flexion, extension; wrist joint (between carpal bones and radius)

Question 5

saddle joints

Answer 5

thumb can cross over palm; between trapezium and first metacarpal

Question 6

ball and socket

Answer 6

shoulder and hip - can move on any axis