17. Synovial Joints

Which type of synovial joint allows movement in all directions, including rotation?

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Ball and socket

• Gliding

The knee joint is an example of which type of synovial joint?

• Saddle

• Hinge

• Condyloid

• Pivot

Which synovial joint type is found at the base of the thumb, allowing for a wide range of movement?

• Saddle

• Ball and socket

• Gliding

• Pivot

The joint between the atlas and axis vertebrae (allowing you to shake your head 'no') is an example of which type of synovial joint?

• Hinge

• Gliding

• Condyloid

• Pivot

Which type of synovial joint is characterised by flat or slightly curved surfaces that slide over one another?

• Gliding

• Ball and socket

• Saddle

• Hinge

The wrist joint (radiocarpal joint) is an example of which type of synovial joint?

• Condyloid

• Pivot

• Hinge

• Saddle

Which of the following joints allows for flexion and extension but not rotation?

• Ball and socket

• Pivot

• Hinge

• Gliding

The shoulder joint is an example of which type of synovial joint?

• Gliding

• Saddle

• Condyloid

• Ball and socket

Which type of synovial joint allows for movement in two planes, such as flexion/extension and abduction/adduction, but not rotation?

• Condyloid

• Pivot

• Hinge

• Gliding

Which of the following is NOT a type of synovial joint?

• Ball and socket

• Hinge

• Fibrous

• Saddle