A ball and socket joint is a type of synovial joint that allows movement in almost every direction. A ball and socket joint is made up of a round end of one bone that fits into a small cup-like ...

These include hinge, ball and socket, planar, pivot, saddle, and ellipsoid joints. A hinge joint is a synovial joint that allows movement in one plane of motion similar to how a door hinge moves ...

Tendons attach muscles to the skeleton. Synovial joints (freely movable joints) allow us the free movement to perform skills and techniques during physical activity. Synovial joints have synovial ...