Questions and Answers
What type of synovial joint is found between the atlas and axis?
Which type of synovial joint is located between the humerus head and the glenoid cavity at the shoulder?
What type of synovial joint is located at the knee?
Which type of synovial joint is found between the scapula and clavicle?
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What type of synovial joint exists between the trapezium (carpal bone) and the 1st metacarpal?
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Which type of synovial joint is found between the metacarpal and proximal phalanx?
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Study Notes
Types of Synovial Joints
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Pivot Joint: Located between the atlas and axis, allowing for rotational movement of the head.
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Ball-and-Socket Joint: Found between the humeral head and the glenoid cavity of the shoulder; enables a wide range of motion, including rotation and circumduction.
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Hinge Joint: Present at the knee, allowing for flexion and extension, similar to the movement of a door hinge.
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Planar Joint: Occurs between the scapula and clavicle; allows for gliding or sliding movements.
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Condyloid Joint: Connects the trapezium (a carpal bone) with the 1st metacarpal; permits movement in two planes, allowing for flexion, extension, and some degree of rotation.
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Saddle Joint: Found between the metacarpal of the thumb and the proximal phalanx; facilitates opposition and a greater range of motion compared to other joint types.
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