General+structure+-+Synovial+joints

**GENBERAL STRUCTURE**




 * FRICTION REDUCING STRUCTURES**



**STABILITY** of Synovial Joints


 * __Articular surfaces __
 * Minor role
 * __Ligaments __
 * The more ligaments, the more stable a joint is
 * __Muscle tone __
 * Major role


 * MOVEMENT **

Special Movements
 * Supination & Pronation
 * Inversion & Eversion
 * Protraction & Retraction
 * Elevation & Depression
 * Opposition

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