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What are the different types of joints? Give one example of each type.

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What are the different types of joints? Give one example of each type.

Name the different types of joints? Give one example for each type.

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Types of joints

Example

Immovable joint

Skull bones

Partially movable joint

Joints between vertebrae

Freely movable joint

Hip joint

Gliding joint

Ankle bones

Pivot joint

Joint between atlas and axis vertebrae

Hinge joint

Elbow

Ball and socket joint

Shoulder joint

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