Joint Type
Ball and Socket Joint
Saddle Joint Hinge Joint Gliding Joint (Plane Joint) Pivot Joint Condyloid Joint |
Description
ball shaped head fits into socket-like depression of another bone or ligament
saddle shaped part fits into saddle shaped region of opposite bone convex surface joins with concave surface flat or slightly curved surfaces join cylinder shaped projection surrounded by a ring of another bone and ligament oval shaped condyle fits into oval shaped cavity |
Movement
circular, free movement in all planes
many movements are possible moves up and down in one plane sliding or twisting in all planes rotation only can move in all planes, but cannot rotate |
Example
shoulder, hip
thumb knee, elbow wrists and ankles between Radius and Ulna wrist |