Synovial Joints

Question 1

Plane joint

Answer 1

Nonaxial, gliding, found in intercarpal/tarsal joints and joints b/w vertebral articular surfaces

Question 2

Hinge joint

Answer 2

Uniaxial, flexion and extension, found at elbow and interphalgeal joints

Question 3

Pivot joint

Answer 3

Uniaxial, rotation, proximal radioulnar and atlantoaxial joint

Question 4

Condylar joint

Answer 4

Biaxial, flexion and extension, ab and adduction, found at metacarpalphalgeal and wrist joint

Question 5

Saddle joint

Answer 5

Biaxial, flexion and extension, and ab and adduction, found at carpometacarpal joint in thumb

Question 6

Ball and socket

Answer 6

Multiaxial, everything, shoulder and hip joint