Types of Joints

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synovial/diarthroses

most movable type of joint in the human body because space between two bones is filled with synovial fluid.

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fibrous/synarthroses

least movable joint in the human body because space between bones is filled with fibrous CT.

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cartilaginous/amphiarthroses

medium movable joint in the human body because space between joints is filled with cartilage.

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hinge

allows 1 type of movement (flex/extend)

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pivot

allows only 180 degree rotation (one bone rotates around another)

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saddle

allows 2 types of movement (flex/extend and side-to-side)

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plane

bones slide against each other like blocks (common in short bones)

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ball and socket

allows many different types of movements (most movable joint)

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condyloid

allows 2 types of movements (flex/extend and slight side-to-side shift); modified ball and socket joint