Bones, Joints and Movement - L0 6

6. List and describe the six types of synovial joints, and include examples of each type.

• • Hinge joint - flexion/extension

    • Elbow, knee, interphalangeal

  • Plane joint - gliding/sliding movements

    • Acromioclavicular (AC), intercarpal

  • Pivot joint - rotation

    • Atlanto-axial, proximal radio-ulnar

  • Saddle joint - flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, circumduction

    • Concave and convex where bones articulate

    • Carpometacarpal joint of thumb

  • Condyloid joint - flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, circumduction

    • Metacarpophalangeal joints of digits 2-5, radiocarpal (wrist)

  • Ball & socket - flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, circumduction, medial & lateral rotation

    • Shoulder, hip