Synovial: bone sep. by fluid-filled joint cavity; diarthrotic (freely movable); have articular cartilage, joint cavity, articular capsule, synovial fluid, diff types of reinforcing ligaments, nerves & blood vessels; also fatty pads, articular discs; bursae & tendon sheaths associated w/ them
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Condylar joint: biaxial movem. ( flexion & extension, adduction & abduction); ex) metacarpophalangeal (knuckle) joint
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Saddle joint: biaxial movem. (flexion & extension, adduction & abduction); carpometacarpal joints of thumb
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Ball-and-socket joint: multiaxial movem. (flexion & extension, adduction & abduction, rotation); ex) shoulder & hip joints
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