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1
Q

condylar

A

convex surface which fits on to a concave surface to allow flexion and extension

2
Q

Give an example of a condylar joint

A

Stifle

3
Q

Ellipsoidal

A

Sliding

4
Q

Give and example of an ellipsoidal joint

A

Radiocarpal joint

5
Q

Hinge

A

In one plane

6
Q

Give an example of a hinge joint

A

Elbow

7
Q

Pivot

A

Rotational

8
Q

Give an example of a pivot joint

A

Atlanto-axial joint

9
Q

Plane

A

Sliding

10
Q

Give an example of a plane joint

A

Between carpal and tarsal bones

11
Q

Saddle

A

On one plane

12
Q

Give an example of a saddle joint

A

Phalanges

13
Q

Sepheroidal

A

Rotational

14
Q

Give an example of a spheroidal joint

A

Hip