Question

what are the 4 types of joints? give an example of each type of joint.

Explanation:

There are several ways to classify joints. Commonly, the four - type classification includes ball - and - socket joints (allow multi - directional movement, e.g., shoulder joint), hinge joints (allow movement like a door hinge, e.g., elbow joint), pivot joints (allow rotational movement, e.g., atlanto - axial joint in the neck), and gliding joints (allow bones to slide over each other, e.g., joints in the wrist).

Answer:

1. Ball - and - socket joint: Shoulder joint
2. Hinge joint: Elbow joint
3. Pivot joint: Atlanto - axial joint in the neck
4. Gliding joint: Wrist joints