condyloid joint

(noun)

consists of an oval-shaped end of one bone fitting into a similarly oval-shaped hollow of another bone

Related Terms

  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • ball-and-socket joint

Examples of condyloid joint in the following topics:

  • Types of Synovial Joints

    • Wave your arm (hinge joint) and hand (condyloid joint) while nodding your head (pivot joint), and giving a thumbs up (saddle joint).
    • The types of the synovial joints are based on the shapes and can be classified as plane, hinge, pivot, condyloid, saddle, and ball and socket.
    • The condyloid joint occurs where an egg-shaped suface of a bone fits into a concavity in another bone.
    • Some classifications make a distinction between condyloid and ellipsoid joints; but both allow flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction movements (circumduction).
    • The surface of a saddle joint has both convex and concave areas which resemble a saddle and permit the same movements as the condyloid joints.
  • Types of Synovial Joints

    • Synovial joints include planar, hinge, pivot, condyloid, saddle, and ball-and-socket joints, which allow varying types of movement.
    • These joints can be described as planar, hinge, pivot, condyloid, saddle, or ball-and-socket joints .
    • Saddle joints allow angular movements similar to condyloid joints, but with a greater range of motion.
    • (e) The radiocarpal joint of the wrist is a condyloid joint.
    • The metacarpophalangeal joints in the finger are examples of condyloid joints.
  • Synovial Joint Movements

    • As with most other joints, synovial joints achieve movement at the point of contact of the articulating bones.
    • Structural and functional differences distinguish synovial joints from cartilaginous joints (synchondroses and symphyses) and fibrous joints (sutures, gomphoses, and syndesmoses).
    • There are six types of synovial joints.
    • The six types of joints include:
    • Saddle joints, which permit the same movement as condyloid joints (and condylar joints and saddle joints combine to form compound joints)
  • Joint Venture

  • Classification of Joints on the Basis of Structure and Function

    • The structural classification divides joints into fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints depending on the material composing the joint and the presence or absence of a cavity in the joint.
    • Synovial joints are the only joints that have a space between the adjoining bones .
    • Synovial joints are capable of the greatest movement of the three structural joint types; however, the more mobile a joint, the weaker the joint.
    • Knees, elbows, and shoulders are examples of synovial joints.
    • Synovial joints are the only joints that have a space or "synovial cavity" in the joint.
  • Structure of Synovial Joints

    • A synovial joint, also known as a diarthrosis, is the most common and most movable type of joint in a mammal's body.
    • As with most other joints, synovial joints achieve movement at the point of contact of the articulating bones.
    • Structural and functional differences distinguish synovial joints from cartilaginous joints (synchondroses and symphyses) and fibrous joints (sutures, gomphoses, and syndesmoses).
    • Synovial joints contain several structures.
    • Identify the structures of the synovial joint that allow the joint to move freely
  • Joints and Aging

    • Aging is a common cause of chronic joint pain, as wear and tear on the joints from use results in inflammation and osteoarthritis.
    • Aging is a common cause of chronic or persistent joint pain, as wear and tear on the joints from use results in inflammation and osteoarthritis.
    • Injuries are another common cause of joint aches.
    • Many different remedies for joint pain are available.
    • The red box shows the normal joint.
  • Structural Classification of Joints

  • Functional Classification of Joints

  • Common Joint Injuries

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