| Synovial Joints (III) |
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| 6. Ball and socket joint |
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| Ž | flexion/extension, |
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| adduction/abduction, |
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| circumduction, and
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| 5. Saddle joint |
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| Ž | Similar to ellipsoidal
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| [First
carpometacarpal joint] |
| [Glenohumeral
joint] |
| “Form Follows Function” |
| Illustrations:
http://www.science.ubc.ca/~biomania/tutorial/bonejt/intro.htm |