Types Of Synovial Joints

Question 1

Pivot joint movement

Answer 1

One bone rotates around another

Question 2

Pivot joint example

Answer 2

-axis of the neck
-radius and ulna of the forearm

Question 3

Hinge joint movement

Answer 3

-allows movement in only one direction
- forward and backward movements only/ flexion and extension

Question 4

Hinge joint example

Answer 4

Elbow and knee

Question 5

Condyloid joint movement

Answer 5

Allows movement in two directions- either forwards, backwards or sideways

Question 6

Condyloid joint example

Answer 6

Wrist

Question 7

Gliding joint movement

Answer 7

Allows for gliding/ sliding movements - sideways, backwards, forwards

Question 8

Gliding joint examples

Answer 8

Carpals of wrist
Tarsals of ankle

Question 9

Saddle joint movement

Answer 9

Allows movement in two directions- either forward, backwards or sideways

Question 10

Saddle joint example

Answer 10

Base of thumb

Question 11

Ball and socket movement

Answer 11

Allows for a wide range of movement
Can move in all directions

Question 12

Ball and socket joint example

Answer 12

Hip and shoulder