Types of Joints
Description
An overview of the functional and structural classification of synovial joints and their degrees of movement.
Original diagram by Claudia Saavedra.
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1 degree of mov. (flexion/extension)
1 degree of mov. (gliding)
1 degree of mov. (rotation)
2 degrees of mov. (flexion/extension, abduction/adduction)
3 degrees of mov. (flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, rotation)
Ball-and-socket joint
Condyloid joint
Hinge joint
Pivot joint
Plane joint
Saddle joint