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Name one of the six types of synovial joint.

Use the structural classification in the checked anatomy text. A movement such as flexion is not a joint type.

The six structural types are plane, hinge, pivot, condyloid, saddle, and ball-and-socket.

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Points are editorial tiers. The source supports membership in the set, not how many people know an answer.

Hinge 25 · Familiar
Hinge is in the 6-answer set defined by this question.

Also accepted: Hinge joint

Ball-and-socket 25 · Familiar
Ball-and-socket is in the 6-answer set defined by this question.

Also accepted: Ball and socket · Ball and socket joint · Ball-and-socket joint

Pivot 50 · Less common
Pivot is in the 6-answer set defined by this question.

Also accepted: Pivot joint

Saddle 75 · Uncommon
Saddle is in the 6-answer set defined by this question.

Also accepted: Saddle joint

Plane 100 · Rare
Plane is in the 6-answer set defined by this question.

Also accepted: Gliding · Gliding joint · Plane joint

Condyloid 100 · Rare
Condyloid is in the 6-answer set defined by this question.

Also accepted: Condyloid joint · Ellipsoid · Ellipsoidal

Checked exclusions

  • Fibrous: Fibrous joints are a different structural class, not a type of synovial joint.

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