The document discusses four major synovial joints in the body - the ball-and-socket, hinge, pivot, and gliding joints. It describes the structure and movement capabilities of each joint type, provides examples, and explains the roles of cartilage, ligaments, and tendons in joint function and stability. Key points to remember are the differences between the four synovial joint types, the movements they allow, and their protective soft tissues.

1. Synovial joints

13. Joints and movement: a summary A little movement in all directions (no bending or circular motions) gliding Only rotation Pivot Flexion and extension Hinge Flexion and extension Abduction and adduction Ball-and-socket MOVEMENT ALLOWED TYPE OF JOINT