Types of joints

Question 1

Hinge

Answer 1

uniaxial
Flexion + extension
Sagittal plane

Question 2

Pivot

Answer 2

uniaxial
Rotation
Transverse plane

Question 3

Saddle

Answer 3

Biaxial
Flexion + extension, abduction + adduction, circumduction, rotation and opposition
Transverse plane

Question 4

Ellipsoid

Answer 4

Biaxial
Flexion + extension, adduction + abduction
Coronal plane

Question 5

Condylar

Answer 5

Biaxial
flexion + extension, rotation
Sagittal plane

Question 6

Plane

Answer 6

Multiaxial
Sliding gliding
Sagittal plane

Question 7

Ball and socket

Answer 7

Multiaxial
Flexion, Extension, rotation, circumduction, adduction, abduction
sagittal + transverse plane