Question

What are the different kinds of joints found in our body? Explain with an example of each.

Answer 1

The point at which two bones meet is known as joint.
There are different types of joints present in our body. They are as follows:

• Hinge Joint: Allows front and back movement. It is present in the knees, elbows and fingers.
• Pivotal Joint: Allows front and back movement along with side to side movement of bones. It is present in the neck.
• Ball and socket Joint: Allows movement of the bones in all directions. It is present in the hips and shoulders.
• Saddle Joint: Allows left and right as well as upward and downward movement of the wrist. It is also present in the thumb.
• Fixed joint: Do not allow any movement of bones, thus are called immovable joints. It is present in the skull.