Synovial Joints

Plane Joint

allows only gliding movement.

Plane Joint

allows only gliding movement.

Plane Joint

allows only gliding movement.

Plane Joint

allows only gliding movement.

Plane Joint

allows only gliding movement.

Plane Joint Example

intercarpal and intertarsal joints

Plane Joint Example

intercarpal and intertarsal joints

Plane Joint Example

intercarpal and intertarsal joints

Plane Joint Example

intercarpal and intertarsal joints

Plane Joint Example

intercarpal and intertarsal joints

Hinge Joint

Joint between bones that permits motion in only one plane

Hinge Joint

Joint between bones that permits motion in only one plane

Hinge Joint

Joint between bones that permits motion in only one plane

Hinge Joint

Joint between bones that permits motion in only one plane

Hinge Joint

Joint between bones that permits motion in only one planehinge

Hinge Joint Example

elbow and knee

Hinge Joint Example

elbow and knee

Hinge Joint Example

elbow and knee

Hinge Joint Example

elbow and knee

Hinge Joint Example

elbow and knee

Pivot Joint

rotating bone turns around an axis

Pivot Joint

rotating bone turns around an axis

Pivot Joint

rotating bone turns around an axis

Pivot Joint

rotating bone turns around an axis

Pivot Joint

rotating bone turns around an axis

Pivot Joint Example

neck

Pivot Joint Example

radius and ulna

Pivot Joint Example

neck

Pivot Joint Example

radius and ulna

Pivot Joint Example

neck

Condylar Joint

a shallow ball-and-socket joint with limited mobility

Condylar Joint

a shallow ball-and-socket joint with limited mobility

Condylar Joint

a shallow ball-and-socket joint with limited mobility

Condylar Joint

a shallow ball-and-socket joint with limited mobility

Condylar Joint

a shallow ball-and-socket joint with limited mobility

Condylar Joint Example

joints between metacarpals and phalanges

Condylar Joint Example

knuckles

Condylar Joint Example

joints between metacarpals and phalanges

Condylar Joint Example

knuckles

Condylar Joint Example

joints between metacarpals and phalanges

Saddle Joint

type of joint found at the base of each thumb; allows grasping and rotation

Saddle Joint

type of joint found at the base of each thumb; allows grasping and rotation

Saddle Joint

type of joint found at the base of each thumb; allows grasping and rotation

Saddle Joint

type of joint found at the base of each thumb; allows grasping and rotation

Saddle Joint

type of joint found at the base of each thumb; allows grasping and rotation

Saddle Joint Example

thumb

Saddle Joint Example

thumb

Saddle Joint Example

thumb

Saddle Joint Example

thumb

Saddle Joint Example

thumb

Ball and Socket Joint

allow backward, forward, sideways, and rotating movements.

Ball and Socket Joint

allow backward, forward, sideways, and rotating movements.

Ball and Socket Joint

allow backward, forward, sideways, and rotating movements.

Ball and Socket Joint

allow backward, forward, sideways, and rotating movements.

Ball and Socket Joint

allow backward, forward, sideways, and rotating movements.

Ball and Socket Joint Example

shoulder and hip

Ball and Socket Joint Example

shoulder and hip

Ball and Socket Joint Example

shoulder and hip

Ball and Socket Joint Example

shoulder and hip

Ball and Socket Joint Example

shoulder and hip