Synovial joints

Question 1

What are synovial joints?

Answer 1

Freely moveable bones allowing the greatest range of movement out of all the joints.

Question 2

Name and describe the 6 synovial joints, providing an example for each

Answer 2

Pivot joint: rounded edge one bone fitting into a ring formed by the other bone. Provides rotational movement. Example neck

Hinge joint: slightly rounded end of one bone fits into hollow end of the other. Provides up and down movement. Example elbow.

Ball and socket: rounded ball like end of one bone fits into a cup like socket of another. Provides all movement over a common center. Example hip

Saddle joint: each bone represent s a saddle, concave and convex portions that fit together. Provides angular Movement with a great range of motion. Example thumb

Ovoid/ condyloid joint: oval shaped end of one bone fitting into a
similar shaped hollow of another. Provides angular movement along two axes. Example fingers

Gliding joint: bones with articulating surfaces that are flat and slightly curved. Provides gliding , limited movement without rotation. Example carpal bones