Zoology - Locomotion and Movement Question with Solution | TestHub

Types of Joints and examples

A. Examples of fibrous joints - Suture joint in between the flat skull bones.

B. Examples of cartilaginous joints - Joint between the adjacent vertebrae in the vertebral column.

C. Examples of synovial joints

a. Ball and socket joint (between the humerus and pectoral girdle)

b. Hinge joint (knee joint)

c. Saddle joint (between carpal and metacarpal of thumb)

d. Pivot joint (between atlas and axis)

e. Gliding joint (between the carpals)