The different types of movement that are permitted at each joint are described below. Flexion – bending a joint. This occurs when the angle of a joint decreases. For example, the elbow flexes ...

Because hinge joints only move through one plane of movement, they are generally more stable than other types of synovial joints. Examples of hinge joints include: The knee joint that allows the ...

Tendons attach muscles to the skeleton. Synovial joints (freely movable joints) allow us the free movement to perform skills and techniques during physical activity. Synovial joints have synovial ...