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
6
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Gliding Joint
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- Allows sliding or gliding movement in various movements
7
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Examples of Pivot Joint
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e.g. atlantoaxial (in vertebral column) proximal radio-ulnar (near elbow)
8
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Examples of Saddle Joint
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Thumb
9
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Example of Condyloid Joint
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Wrist
10
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Examples of Hinge Joint
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Elbow, knee, ankle
11
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Examples of Ball and Socket Joint
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Shoulder and hip
12
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Examples of Gliding Joint
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Inter carpal (between carpals) and inter tarsal (between tarsals)