Synovial Joints

Question 1

Plane joint

Answer 1

Flat articular surface, short bones
e.g. intercarpal and intertarsal
Muitaxial

Question 2

Hinge

Answer 2

Uniaxial, Flexion/extension

e.g. ankle (planterflexion)

Question 3

Pivot

Answer 3

Uniaxial, rotation

e.g radioulnar joint

Question 4

Condylar

Answer 4

Biaxial, Flexion/extension and rotation

e.g. Knee

Question 5

Ellipsoid

Answer 5

Biaxial, circumduction (no rotation)

e.g. wrist (radiocarpal joint)

Question 6

Saddle

Answer 6

Circumduction, opposition

e.g base of thumbs

Question 7

Ball and socket

Answer 7

Circumduction and rotation

e.g shoulder and hip