Synovial joints

• Hinge joint -> elbow, knee


  Moves in one plane

  Movement is limated
• Pivot joint -> neck

  Aloows for rotation only

  Ring / peg structure
• Gliding joint -> vertebrae, carpals, tarsals

  Bones slide over each other
• Ball and socket joint -> hip, shoulder

  Moves in all directions

  Ligaments keep it stable
• Conyloid joint -> wrist

  Moves in 2 planes

  • Forwards + back
  • Side to side
• Saddle joint -> thumb

  Moves in 2 planes

  • Forwards + back
  • Side to side