Types of Synovial joints

Question 1

Plane

Axial, function, location and example?

Answer 1

Multiracial
Sliding and gliding
Flat Articular surfaces
metacarpal and metatarsal j

Question 2

Hinge

Axial, function, location and example?

Answer 2

Uniaxial
flexion and extension
ankle, elbow, interphalangeal joints

Question 3

Pivot

Axial, function, location and example?

Answer 3

Uniaxial
movements in rotation
radioulnar, C1-C2 vertebrae

Question 4

Condylar

Axial, function, location and example?

Answer 4

Biaxial
flexion and extension, rotation when flexed
knee, temporomandibular

Question 5

Elipsoid

Axial, function, location and example?

Answer 5

Biaxial
circumduction
wrist and radiocarpal

Question 6

Saddle

Axial, function, location and example?

Answer 6

Biaxial
circumduction
obligatory rotation
carpometacarpal

Question 7

Ball and socket

Axial, function, location and example?

Answer 7

Multiaxial
circumduction and rotation
shoulder and hip