Joint Types and Movements (Leg)

Front

Hip: Femoroacetabular joint

Back

Synovial joint—Spheroidal—Circumduction, AB/Adduction, Flexion/Extension

Front

Knee: Patellofemoral joint

Back

Synovial joint—Hinge—Flexion/Extension

Front

Knee: Tibiofemoral joint

Back

Synovial joint—Hinge—Flexion/Extension

Front

Knee: Proximal tibiofibular joint

Back

Synovial joint—Planar—Gliding

Front

Ankle: Distal tibiofibular joint

Back

Syndesmosis (fibrous) joint—No movement

Front

Ankle: Tibiotalar joint

Back

Synovial—Hinge—Dorsiflexion/Extension