Let's Differentiate the Types of Synovial Joints!

The video tutorial explains the six main types of synovial joints: gliding, pivot, hinge, condyloid, saddle, and ball and socket. Each joint type is described in terms of its structure, movement capabilities, and examples. Gliding joints allow translation without angular movement, pivot joints enable rotation, hinge joints permit flexion and extension, condyloid and saddle joints allow movement in two planes, and ball and socket joints offer the most mobility with movement in all three planes.

What are the six main types of synovial joints?

Describe the movement allowed by gliding or plane joints.

What is the significance of axial movement in synovial joints?

What is a pivot joint and provide an example?

Explain the difference between hinge joints and pivot joints.

What movements do condyloid joints allow?

How do saddle joints differ from condyloid joints?

Describe the range of motion in saddle joints compared to condyloid joints.

What are the characteristics of ball and socket joints?

List the major joints that fall into each class of synovial joints.