Synovial Joint Types

Question 1

What are the 6 synovial joint types?

Answer 1

Hinge
Pivot
Ball and socket
Saddle
Condyloid
Gliding

Question 2

Example of a hinge joint

Answer 2

Knee, elbow, ankle

Question 3

Example of a ball and socket joint

Answer 3

Shoulder, hip

Question 4

Example of a condyloid joint

Answer 4

Metacarpals, phalanges

Question 5

Example of gliding joint

Answer 5

Carpals

Question 6

Example of pivot joint

Answer 6

Atlas (top of the neck)

Question 7

Example of a saddle joint

Answer 7

Between carpals and metacarpals of the thumb