types and ranges of motion

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suture

immovable

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gomphosis

immovable

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syndesmosis

slightly movable

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synchondrosis

hyaline cartilage, nearly immovable

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symphysis

fibrocartilage, slightly movable

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pivot

allows rotation

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hinge

allow movement in one plane

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saddle

allows pivoting in two planes and axial rotation

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gliding

allows sliding

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condyloid

allows pivoting in two planes but no axial rotation

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ball and socket

have the highest range of motion