Synovial Joints

Question 1

Ball and Socket Joint

Answer 1

• Flexion/Extension
• Adduction/Abduction
• Internal & External Rotation
• E.g Shoulder and Hip

Question 2

Hinge Joint

Answer 2

• Flexion/Extension
• E.g Elbow and Knee

Question 3

Gliding Joint

Answer 3

• Gliding Movement
• E.g Intercarpal Joints

Question 4

Saddle Joint

Answer 4

• Flexion/Extension
• Adduction/Abduction
• Circumduction
• E.g CMC Joint of the thumb

Question 5

Pivot Joint

Answer 5

• Rotation of one bone around another
• E.g Top of the neck

Question 6

Condyloid Joint

Answer 6

• Flexion/Extension
• Adduction/Abduction
• Circumduction
• E.g Wrist and MCP anf MTP Joints