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fibrous joints - immovable |
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cartilaginous joints - slightly movable |
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synovial joints - freely movable |
Characteristics of synovial joints
![]() | articular surfaces |
![]() | articular cartilage |
![]() | joint capsule |
![]() | (ligaments) |
Synovial joint movements
![]() | flexion |
![]() | extension |
![]() | abduction |
![]() | adduction |
![]() | rotation |
![]() | circumduction |
Types of synovial joints
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hinge joints (eg. elbow) |
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gliding joints (eg. carpus) |
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pivot joints (eg C1-C2) |
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ball and socket joints (eg. hip) |