Types of Synovial Joints (Exam Friendly Points) 1. Plane (Gliding joint) – e.g. Intercarpal joints 2. Hinge joint – e.g. Elbow, knee 3. Pivot joint – e.g. Atlanto-axial joint (neck rotation) 4. Condyloid joint – e.g. Wrist joint 5. Saddle joint – e.g. Thumb (carpometacarpal joint) 6. Ball and Socket joint – e.g. Shoulder, hip #NursingStudents #NursingLife #NursingNotes #NursingSchool #NursingExamPrep #FutureNurse #NurseLife #NursingStudy #NursingMotivation #NursingIndia #NursingJourney #NursingC

TYPES OF SYNOVIAL JOINTS: CONDYLOID JOINT ✌️ This is our 4th post in the series of synovial joints. Today is about the Condyloid joint (AKA ellipsoid joint), which includes a convex surface that articulates with a concave elliptical cavity. The biaxial condyloid joints permit all angular motions: Flexion and extension, abduction and adduction, and circumduction. Examples of this form of articulation are found in the following: 🔸Hand: metacarpophalangeal joint. 🔹Wrist: radiocarpal joint. 🔸Foot