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fibrous joints - immovable |
cartilaginous joints - slightly movable |
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
hinge joints (eg. elbow) |
gliding joints (eg. carpus) |
pivot joints (eg C1-C2) |
ball and socket joints (eg. hip) |