Synovial Joints

Question 1

What are examples of hinge joints?

Answer 1

1. Elbow -flexion
2. Knee -extension

Question 2

What are examples of pivot joints?

Answer 2

1. Top of neck (atlas and axis bones)
   rotation of bone bone around another

Question 3

What are examples of ball and socket joints?

Answer 3

1. Shoulder
2. Hip
   flexion/extension/adduction/abduction/internal and external rotation

Question 4

What are examples of gliding joints?

Answer 4

1. Intercarpal joints gliding movements

Question 5

What are examples of condyloid joints?

Answer 5

1. Wrist
2. Phalanges
   flexion/extension/abduction/adduction

Question 6

What are examples of saddle joints?

Answer 6

1. Thumb most movements apart from rotation