Joints (cont'd)
II. Joint classification (cont'd)
d. Synovial joint (cont'd)
D. Types of synovial joints
1. Plane joint (review).
2. Hinge joint
3. Pivot joint
4. Condyloid joint
5. Saddle joint
6. Ball-and-socket joint
E. Factors affecting stability of synovial joints
i. Shape of articular surface
ii. Ligaments
iii. Muscles
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