Movement Review

Front

This type of joint is also known as a plane joint.

Back

gliding

Front

This type of movement occurs when you lift your shoulders to shrug.

Back

elevation

Front

This type of movement means "to move toward" the median plane.

Back

adduction

Front

This type of joint allows the most movement and maneuverability of all the synovial joints.

Back

ball and socket

Front

This type of movement occurs when you lift your arms away from your body in a jumping jack or when making a snow angel.

Back

abduction

Front

This type of joint allows you to use your thumb to grab things with your hand in a way that you can't with your foot.

Back

saddle

Front

This type of joint is part of your wrist and looks like a pedestal with the joint on top.

Back

condylar

Front

This type of movement allows you to move your arms in a circle, like in back stroke.

Back

circumduction

Front

This type of movement allows you to turn your arms backward, like when doing the Macarena dance and you flip your palms over.

Back

pronation

Front

This type of joint allows you to turn your arms backward, like when doing the Macarena dance and you flip your palms over.

Back

pivot