Types of Synovial Joints, Synovial Joint

Plane joint image

Hinge joint image

Condylar joint - Image

Ball and socket joint - Image

Saddle joint - Image

Pivot joint - Image

Ligament

connects a bone to another bone

Typically reniforcing

Joint cavity

space between bones

Articular cartilage

layer on surface of bone at articulation to reduce friction in joint movement

tendons

connects bone to muscle and typically provides movement

Elbow joints

example of a hinge joint

proximal radioulnar joint

example of a pivot joint

metacarpophalangeal (knuckle) joint

example of a condylar joint

carpometacarpal joint of the thumb

example of a saddle joint

shoulder

example of a ball and socket joint