Synovial Joints (Biaxial)
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Functional Classification of Condylar and Saddle Joint
Diarthrosis (freely mobile)
Condylar Joint
Oval articular surface on one bone closely interfaces with a depressed oval surface on another bone
Saddle Joint
Saddle-shaped articular surface on one bone closely interfaces with a saddle-shaped surface on another
Example of Saddle Joint
i.e. Articulations between carpal and first metacarpal bone
Example of Condylar Joint
i.e. MP (metacarpophalangeal or metatarsophalangeal) joints
