Synovial Joints

Name the motion occurring at the knee.

• adduction

• circumduction

• extension

• flexion

• rotation

The joints that allow the most movement are called

• Fixed

• Fibrous

• Cartilaginous

• Synovial

Which of the following is part of a Synovial joint

• Synovial membrane

• Joint cavity

• Ligament

• Cartilage

Examples of a Ball & Socket Joint are found in the

• Shoulder

• Knee

• Hip

• Ankle

Identify the type of synovial joint represented here. Watch the animation carefully.

• hinge

• condyloid

• gliding

• saddle

• ball & socket

Identify the type of synovial joint represented here.

• hinge

• condyloid

• gliding

• saddle

• ball & socket

Identify the type of synovial joint represented here.

• hinge

• condyloid

• gliding

• pivot

• ball & socket

Identify the type of synovial joint represented here.

• hinge

• condyloid

• gliding

• pivot

• ball & socket

This 1st carpometacarpal joint is the only example of a _____ joint.

• ball and socket

• hinge

• saddle

• condyloid

• pivot

A hinge joint allows

• A wide range of movements

• Circumduction

• Rotation

• Movement in only one direction (ie. backwards & forwards)