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Anatomy- Types of Synovial Joints

  1. Gliding joint

    Mvmt:
    Location:
    Mvmt: Sliding or twisting

    Location: Between carpals & tarsals, ribs 2-7/ sternum
  2. Hinge joint

    Mvmt:
    Location:
    Mvmt: Flexion & extension

    Location: Elbow, phalanges
  3. Pivot Joint

    Mvmt:
    Location:
    Mvmt: Rotation around a central axis

    Location: Proximal ends of radius & ulna, atlas & axis
  4. Condyloid joint

    Mvmt:
    Location:
    • Mvmt: Different planes but no rotation
    • (Flexion/ Extension/ Adduction/ Abduction/ Circumduction)

    Location: Metacarpal-phalange joint
  5. Saddle Joint

    Mvmt:
    Location:
    • Mvmt: Variety of mvmts
    • (Flexion/ Extension/ Adduction/ Abduction/ Circumduction)

    Location: Carpal-metacarpal of thumb
  6. Ball-and-socket joint

    Mvmt:
    Location:
    • Mvmt: All planes & rotation
    • (Flexion/ Extension/ Adduction/ Abduction/ Circumduction)

    Location: Shoulder, hip
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Anatomy- Types of Synovial Joints
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