Describe a provide examples of the six types of synovial joints.

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