HMS, BM EQ-Bank 17 Outline THREE types of synovial joints in the human body and provide an example of where each is located. (3 marks) --- 6 WORK AREA LINES (style=lined) --- Show Answers Only Sample Answer The hinge joint allows movement in one plane, like flexion and extension, and can be found at the elbow. The ball and socket joint allows movement in all planes and is found at the shoulder. The pivot joint allows rotational movement and is found at the atlas and axis vertebrae in the neck. Show Worked Solution Sample Answer The hinge joint allows movement in one plane, like flexion and extension, and can be found at the elbow. The ball and socket joint allows movement in all planes and is found at the shoulder. The pivot joint allows rotational movement and is found at the atlas and axis vertebrae in the neck.