Types of Synovial Joints with pictures

Examples of Gliding Joints

Carpals, Tarsals, Verteral facets ,sacroiliac, etc

Example of Saddle Joint

Carpometacarpal joint of the thumb

Ball-and-socket Joint

Consists of bone with a globular or slightly egg-shaped head that articulates with a cup-shaped cavity of another bone. Structure permits movements in all directions, as well as rotational movements around a central axis

Saddle Joint

Formed between the bones who articulating surfaces both have CONCAVE AND CONVEX REGIONS. The surface on one bone fits into the complimentary surface of the other; such as a rider sitting on a saddle.

Example of Condyloid Joints

Metacarpophlangeal Joints.

Hinge Joint

The CONVEX SURFACE of one bone fits into the CONCAVE SURFACE of another. Structure resembles a door hinge. Structure permits movement in only one plane.

Pivot Joint

The cylindrical surface of one bone rotates within a ring formed of bone and fibrous tissue of a ligament. Movement is limited to rotation around the central axis.

Condyloid Joint

The oval-shaped condyle of one bone fits into the elliptical cavity of another bone. Permits movements in different planes; rotation is not possible.

Gliding Joint

Articulating surfaces are NEARLY FLAT or SLIGHTLY CURVED. Structures allow for GLIDING/SLIDING back and forth twisting movements.

Examples of Hinge Joints

Elbow, phalanges

Examples of Ball-and-socket Joints

Shoulder and Hip