Types of Joints
Types of Joints: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as synovial joints, pivot joint, classification of joints, fibrous joints and condyloid joint.
Important Questions on Types of Joints
Which among the following is a saddle joint?

The thumb joint is an example of saddle joint.

What is the difference between Pivot joint and Hinge joint ?

What is the function of pivot joint ?

What are the types of Amphiprotic joints?

Which type of joint is the Amphiarthrosis joint? Name some example also.

What is special about synovial joints?

Which Synovial joints has the most movement ?

What is the meaning of synchondrosis? What is the other name of synchondrosis joints?

Explain the difference between symphysis and synchondrosis joints with an example?

What is the best example of synchondrosis joints?

What is the formation of synchondrosis joints?


What is the difference between Pivot joint and Hinge joint ?

What is the function of pivot joint ?

What is pivot joints? Where pivot joint is present in the body.


The joint located between the left and right superior rami of the pubis of the hip bones is an example of a symphysis joint.

A joint in which the body (physis) of one bone meets the body of another is called

What is a symphysis joint? Give an example of such a joint.
