Synovial Joints

Condyloid joint: This joint allows movement in two planes, It allows flexion, extension, adduction, abduction and circumdation
Pivot joint: There's a pivot joint at your elbow and between the first vertebrae. These joints allow twisting or rotation
Gliding joint: This joint is formed between the bones of the wrist and foot. The bones glide over each other to allow sliding or twisting movements. For example the hand action in basketball when you dribble with the ball
Hinge joint: Examples of these are found at the elbow, knee and ankle. They allow flexion and extension.
Saddle joint: This joint is formed between the carpals and metacarpals at the base of the thumb. The movements are the same as the Condyloid joint
Ball & Socket joint: These joints give the greatest range of movement. Ball & socket joints at the hip and shoulder it allows flexion, extension, adduction, abduction and rotation.

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