Synovial Joints

• Ball and socket Joint

  • ball of one bone fits into the socket of another, allows movement in 3 axes ( Shoulder and hip )
• Gliding Joints

  • connects flat/slightly curved bone surfaces that glide against one another. ( carpals and tarsals)
• Hinge Joints

  • A convex portion of a bone connects to a concave portion of another ( Knee or elbow)
• Pivot Joint

  • rounded point of a bone fits into a groove of another ( neck )
• Saddle Joints

  • allow movement in 2 planes but not rotation like ( thumb)
• Ellipsoid Joint

  • allow movement in 2 planes ( wrist )