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Joints

Ball & Socket, Ellipsoid, Hinge, Saddle, Gliding, Pivot

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This joint does circumduction Ball & Socket joint
Example of a ball & socket joint Shoulder
This joint permits flexion/extension and abduction/adduction Ellipsoid joint
Example of an ellipsoid joint Wrist
This joint allows only flexion and extension; similar to movements of a door hinge Hinge joint
Example of a hinge joint Elbow
Like 2 saddles Saddle joint
Example of a saddle joint Wrist
This joint is usually in between 2 flat surfaces and allows the least amount of movement of all synovial joints, only small shifting movements are possible Gliding joint
Example of a gliding joint Carpal bones in the wrist or Tarsal bones in the foot
This joint allows one bone to rotate around the surface of another bone Pivot joint
Example of a pivot joint The head
Extension of the spine is Bilateral contraction
Lateral flexion of the spine is Unilateral
Bilateral contraction Elevates the head by dorsally extending the upper cervical joints
Dorsally Dorsal is a word that refers to things that have to do with ones back ; aka dorsal fin
Unilateral Movement Is a movement that is produced by one limb (one arm or one leg)
Bilateral Movement Is a movement that is produced by both limbs working together (two arms or two legs)
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