Joints Types

Hinge Joint

Allows movement mainly in one direction, like bending and straightening(Elbow and Knee)

Ball and Socket Joint

Movement in all directions, rotations( Shoulder and hip)

Pivot Joint

Rotation around a single axis(Top of neck)

Saddle Joint

Allowing movement back and forth and side-to-side motion(Thumb).

Plane Joint 

Bones slide past each other(Wrist and ankles)

Condyloid Joint

Allows movement but no rotation, like bending and side-to side movement(Wrist going up and down and side to side) 

Fibrous Joint

A joint where bones are connected by tough fibers and don’t move much, like the joints between skull bones(Immoveable)

Cartilaginous Joint

A joint where bones are connected by cartilage, allowing limited movement, like the joints between the spine bones