Question

How are synovial joints characterized?

Answer 1

Synovial joints:

1. These joints are characterized by the presence of a fluid-filled synovial cavity found between the articulating surfaces of the two bones.
2. The majority of articulations between bones are synovial joints.
3. All synovial joints are freely moveable joints.
4. The six types of synovial joints are the pivot, hinge, saddle, plane, condyloid, and ball-and-socket joints.