Types Of Synovial Joints

Question 1

Name the 6 types of Synovial Joints

Answer 1

Plane
Hinge
Pivot
Condyloid
Saddle
Ball and socket

Question 2

Plane Joint

Answer 2

Surfaces are flat and allow gliding

Question 3

What is an example of a plane joint?

Answer 3

Metacarpals

Question 4

Hinge joint

Answer 4

Cylindrical end conforms to trough-shaped end, allowing motion flexion/extension

Question 5

What is an example of a hinge joint?

Answer 5

Humerus and ulna; elbow joint

Question 6

Pivot joint

Answer 6

Rounded end conforms to a “sleeve” or ring of bone or ligaments, allowing only rotation

Question 7

What is an example of a pivot joint?

Answer 7

Proximal radioulnar joint (supination/pronation)

Question 8

Condyloid/ellipsoid joint

Answer 8

Oval surface of one bone fit to complementary depression of another bone, allowing all angular motions (2 planes of movement)

Question 9

What is an example of a Condyloid/ellipsoid joint?

Answer 9

Radiocarpal joint (metacarpal/phalangeal joint); flexion & abduction

Question 10

Saddle joint

Answer 10

Resemble Condyloid joints but bone ends have both concave and convex surfaces that fit together to allow more movement

Question 11

What is an example of a saddle joint?

Answer 11

Carpometacarpal joint of the thumb

Question 12

Ball and socket joint

Answer 12

Spherical/hemispherical head articulates with cup like socket, allowing multi-axial movement

Question 13

What is an example of a ball and socket joint?

Answer 13

Glenohumeral joint or hip joint