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Terms in this set (7)

  • structural classes of synovial joints

    amount of motion a joint allows is determined by shape and number of axes

  • plane joint

    nonaxial, two bones flat surfaces sit next to each other

  • hinge joint

    uniaxial, convex surface of one bone fits into concave depression of another bone

  • pivot joint

    uniaxial, rounded surface of one bone fits into a groove on another bone, ring like ligaments hold them together

  • condylar joint

    biaxial joint, oval convex surface fits into shallow concave of other bone

  • saddle joint

    biaxial joint, each surface has convex and concave regions thats compliment each other

  • ball and socket joint

    one surface is ball shaped and fits into a cup shaped surface of other bone