Hinge A hinge joint allows extension and retraction of an apendage. ... A ball and socket joint allows for radial movment in almost any direction. They are found in ... Pivot. Pivot joints allow rotation arround an axis. The neck and forearms have pivot joints. In the ... Gliding In a gliding or plane joint bones slide past each other .

1 Aug 2010 ... Four types of synovial joints include ball and socket, hinge, pivot and gliding, according to "The Introduction to the Human Body." ...

The ball and socket hinge pivot gliding is a type of Synovial joint. This type of bone joint allows for radial movement in any direction. The hips and shoulders are ...