Describe a provide examples of the six types of synovial joints.
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saddle joint
type of joint found at the base of each thumb; allows grasping and rotation joints of the thumbs
planar joint
2 flat surfaces, gliding movement. EX: between the carpals of wrist, mandible and temporal bone --moves forward and backwards
Six types of synovial joints
Planar Hinge Pivot Condyloid Saddle Ball-and-socket
Hinge jount
a joint on a lid or door that allows it to swing open or shut elbow joins, interphalangeal joints
ball and socket joint
provides swinging and rotating movements hip and shoulder joints
Pivot joint
rotating bone turns around an axis; i.e. connection between radius/ulna and humerus
condyloid joint
synovial joint that does everything except rotating knuckle joints, wrist joints
