Which of the following is a characteristic of synovial joints?

Which of the following is a characteristic of synovial joints? Correct Answer Helps in locomotion and movement 

The correct answer is ​Helps in locomotion and movement.

  • It helps in locomotion and many other movements.

Key Points

  • It is characterized by the presence of a fluid-filled synovial cavity present between the articulating surface of the two bones.
  • In this type of joint two bones joint by facing each other. Synovial fluid helps in lubrication and reduces the friction between two bones
  • Examples of such joints are ball and socket joint, pivot joint, gliding joint, hinge joint, and saddle joint.

Additional Information

Type of joint  Characteristics 
Fibrous joints  Do not allow any movement 
Cartilaginous joints

Allow partial movement 

Synovial joints      Allow locomotion and more other movements

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