Fibrous
Does not move
e.g. sternum, bones of skull
Cartilaginous
movement occurs when the connection between the bones is made up of cartilage
e.g. vertebrae of spine
Synovial
allows movement in at least one direction
e.g. knee, elbow
ball and socket
hip and shoulder
gliding joint
carpels and tarsels
hinge joint
knee and elbow
pivot joint
forearm and neck
saddle joint
thumb
condyloid
carpels and radius