describe briefly the different type of synovial joint?

Different types of Synovial joints are -
1. BALL AND SOCKET JOINT - PRESENT BETWEEN THE HUMERUS AND PECTORAL GIRDLE

2. HINGE JOINT - KNEE JOINT

3. PIVOT JOINT - BETWEEN THE ATLAS AND AXIS ( CERVICAL VERTEBRAE)

4. GLIDING JOINT - BETWEEN THE CARPALS 

5. SADDLE JOINT - BETWEEN THE CARPALS AND METACARPALS OF THUMB

For more information refer to NCERT PAGE 312

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