Types of Synovial Joints Flashcards

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What is a Saddle Joint

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  • Both concave and convex regions ➡️resembles a saddle
  • Movement in two planes
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What is a Condyloid Joint

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  • Movement in two planes➡️flexion, extension, adduction and abduction
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What is a Pivot Joint

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  • Allows rotational movement around a central axis
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What is a Hinge Joint

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  • Movement in one plane (sagittal)➡️flexion and extension
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What is a Ball and Socket Joint

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  • Consists of spherical head fitting into a cup like socket
  • Movement in multiple planes and directions
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Gliding Joint

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  • Allows sliding or gliding movement in various movements
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Examples of Pivot Joint

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e.g. atlantoaxial (in vertebral column) proximal radio-ulnar (near elbow)

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Examples of Saddle Joint

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Thumb

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Example of Condyloid Joint

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Wrist

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Examples of Hinge Joint

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Elbow, knee, ankle

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Examples of Ball and Socket Joint

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Shoulder and hip

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Examples of Gliding Joint

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Inter carpal (between carpals) and inter tarsal (between tarsals)

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