Joint types.
Synarthroses joint - joints that do not move.
Amphiarthroses joint - joints that is slightly moveable.
Diarthroses - freely moveable joints.
Amphiarthroses joint - joints that is slightly moveable.
Diarthroses - freely moveable joints.
Ball-and-Socket joint.
Movement: Moveable.
Example: Shoulder and hip.
Example: Shoulder and hip.
Condyloid joint.
Movement: can move in different planes but cannot rotate.
Example: Carpals.
Example: Carpals.
Gliding joint.
Movement: sliding and twisting in different planes.
Example: Carpals.
Example: Carpals.
Hinge joint.
Movement: only up and down.
Example: elbow and knee.
Example: elbow and knee.
Pivot joint.
Movement: rotation is only movement possible.
Example: joint between radius and ulna at elbow.
Example: joint between radius and ulna at elbow.
Saddle joint.
Movement: many movement are possible.
Example: thumb.
Example: thumb.