Types of moveable joints (synovial)

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• Moveable Joints (Synovial)

• Ball and socket  The round head of a long bone fits into the hollow socket of another bone

• Pivot One bone sits upon another bone and allows it to pivot

• Hinge Two bones are joined together like the hinge of a door

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• Shoulder

• Elbow

• Neck

• Hip

• Knee

• Ankle

• Moves in all directions with a free range of motion

• Moves in a side ways rotation

• Moves back and forward