Synovial joint types

Question 1

Pivot

Answer 1

Rounded end of the bone fitting into a ring formed by the other bone. e.g. Neck.

Question 2

Ball and socket

Answer 2

End of one bone fitting into a cup-like socket of another. e.g. Shoulder and hip.

Question 3

Hinge

Answer 3

The bones are able to flex to decrease the angle between them. e.g. Knee and elbow.

Question 4

Saddle

Answer 4

The bone sitting on the ‘saddle’ can move in an oval shape relative to the other bone. e.g. Thumb.

Question 5

Condyloid

Answer 5

Oval shaped end of one bone fitting into another similar oval shaped bone. e.g. Fingers.

Question 6

Gliding joints

Answer 6

Formed between bones that meet at flat or nearly flat articular surfaces. e.g. Metacarpals.