1
Q
Pivot
A
Rounded end of the bone fitting into a ring formed by the other bone. e.g. Neck.
2
Q
Ball and socket
A
End of one bone fitting into a cup-like socket of another. e.g. Shoulder and hip.
3
Q
Hinge
A
The bones are able to flex to decrease the angle between them. e.g. Knee and elbow.
4
Q
Saddle
A
The bone sitting on the ‘saddle’ can move in an oval shape relative to the other bone. e.g. Thumb.
5
Q
Condyloid
A
Oval shaped end of one bone fitting into another similar oval shaped bone. e.g. Fingers.
6
Q
Gliding joints
A
Formed between bones that meet at flat or nearly flat articular surfaces. e.g. Metacarpals.
