What type of joint permits movement in several directions; for example shoulder and hip joints?
Ball and Socket Joint: This type of joint allows for a wide range of rotation and movement. The shoulder and hip are ball and socket joints. Gliding Joint: This type of joint allows bones to glide past each other. There are gliding joints in your ankles, wrists and spine. Pivot Joint: This type of joint allows bones to spin and twist around other bones. There are pivot joints in the neck and the radius part of the elbow. Saddle Joint: This type of joint allows for back and forth and side to side motion but limited rotation. There is a saddle joint in the thumb. Hinge Joint: This type of joint allows for movement much like that of a door hinge. The knee and ulna part of the elbow are hinge joints. Condyloid Joint: This type of joint allows movement but no rotation. There are condyloid joints in the jaw and fingers.
