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Types Of Joints

Synarthroses - types of joints that do not move

Ampiarthroses - slightly movable joints connected by fibrous cartilage

Diarthroses / Synovial - joints that are held together by ligaments and are    freely movable

Types of Synovial Joints

Ball and Socket Joint

Description - The ball shaped head of one bone fits into a depression of another bone.
Movements - Circular movements, can move in all planes, and rotation is possible.

Hinge Joint

Description - A convex surface of one bone joins with the concave surface of another bone
Movements - Up and down motion in one plane

Pivot Joint

Description - The cylinder-shaped projection of one bone is surrounded by a ring of another bone and ligament
Movements - Rotation is the only movement possible

Condyloid Joint

Description - The oval shaped condyle of one bone fits into the oval shaped cavity of another bone
Movements - Can move in different planes but cannot rotate

Gliding Joint

Description - Flat or slightly curved surfaces join
Movements - Sliding or twisting in different plane
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Saddle Joint

Description - Each bone is saddle shaped and fits into the saddle-shaped region of the opposite bone
Movements - Many movements are possible
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