Types of Synovial Joints
Plane, hinge, pivot, condyloid, saddle, and ball-and-socket joints. These joints, which are the most movable in the body, are classified by the shape of their articulating surfaces and the specific movements they allow. Examples include plane joints (wrist bones), hinge joints (elbow), pivot joints (neck), condyloid joints (wrist and knuckles), saddle joints (thumb), and ball-and-socket joints (shoulder and hip).