TYPES OF MOVEMENTS AT SYNOVIAL JOINTS.

DAWN V TOMY M.PHARM.,

DEPT. OF PHARMACOLOGY,

ST.JOSEPH’S COLLEGE OF PHARMACY,

CHERTHALA, ALAPPUZHA.

Movements at synovial joints are grouped into four main categories:

• (1) gliding,

• (2) angular movements,

• (3) rotation and

• (4) special movements.

GLIDING

ANGULAR MOVEMENTSFlexion, Extension, Lateral Flexion, and Hyperextension

Abduction, Adduction, and Circumduction

Circumduction

Rotation

Special Movements