synovial joints

Question 1

hinge joint

Answer 1

e.g. elbow

uni-axial, allows flexion and extension

Question 2

ellipsoid

Answer 2

e.g. wrist

bi-axial, allows flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction

Question 3

pivot

Answer 3

e.g. atlanto-axial joint (joint between atlas and axis in neck)

allows rotational movement around a pivot

Question 4

ball and socket

Answer 4

e.g. hip joint

multi-axial, allowing movement in three planes. if effective free-range of movement allowed called circumduction

Question 5

plane

Answer 5

e.g. articular process of vertebrae

allows limited gliding motion