Joints

Question 1

Six Types of Synovial Joints

Answer 1

Ball-and-Socket

Pivot

Ellipsoid

Gliding

Saddle

Hinge

Question 2

Type of Synovial Joint

&

Example

Answer 2

ball-and-socket

e.g., glenohumeral joint

Question 3

Type of Synovial Joint

&

Example

Answer 3

ellipsoid

e.g., radiocarpal joint (wrist)

Question 4

Type of Synovial Joint

&

Example

Answer 4

hinge joint

e.g., humeroulnar joint (elbow)

Question 5

Type of Synovial Joint

&

Example

Answer 5

saddle joint

e.g., joint between trapezium and 1st metacarpal

Question 6

Type of Synovial Joint

&

Example

Answer 6

gliding joint

e.g., joints between carpal bones; joints between tarsal bones

Question 7

Type of Synovial Joint

&

Example

Answer 7

pivot joint

e.g., atlantoaxial joint (between 1st and 2nd cervical vertebrae)

Question 8

Three Types of Joints

and Characteristics of Movement

Answer 8

Fibrous: immovable/fixed

(e.g., sutures of skull bones)

Cartilaginous: slightly movable

(e.g., between manubrium and body of sternum)

Synovial: freely movable, w/ joint cavity

(six types)