Types of Synovial Joints

Non-Axial Joint

A -- does not move around an axis, instead; the articulating surfaces glide against each other.

Triaxial Joint

A -- moves in more than two planes, such as flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, and rotation.

Uniaxial Joint

A -- moves in one plane, such as flexion and extension.

Biaxial Joints

A -- moves in two planes, such as flexion/extension and abduction/adduction.

Gliding Joints

These are classified as non-axial joints and include the joints between the carpal bones, tarsal bones, and the posterior vertebral joints.

Ball and Socket Joints

These are triaxial joints

Hinge Joints

These are uniaxial joints.

Uniaxial

What type of synovial joint is the elbow, knee and, interphalangeal joints?

Biaxial

What type of synovial joint is the metacarpophalangeal joint (the red joints in picture)?

Triaxial

What type of synovial joint is the shoulder and hip?

Elbow, Knee, and Interphalangeal

Which three out of the six joints listed below are hinge joints? -Elbow -Shoulder -Metacarpophalangeal -Interphalangeal -Knee -Hip

Hip and Shoulder

Which two out of the six joints listed below are ball and socket joints? -Elbow -Shoulder -Metacarpophalangeal -Interphalangeal -Knee -Hip