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Tibiofemoral joint

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Hinge joint allowing flexion, extension, and a small degree of medial and lateral rotation; Example exercise: Lunges

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Glenohumeral joint

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Ball-and-socket joint allowing a wide range of movements including flexion, extension; Example exercise: Shoulder press

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Temporomandibular joint

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Modified hinge joint allowing elevation, depression, protrusion, retrusion, and lateral movements; Example exercise: Jaw clenching

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Subtalar joint

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Gliding joint allowing inversion and eversion; Example exercise: Heel walks

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Elbow joint

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Hinge joint allowing flexion and extension; Example exercise: Bicep curl

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Radiocarpal joint

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Condyloid joint allowing flexion, extension, abduction, adduction; Example exercise: Wrist curls

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Acromioclavicular joint

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Plane (gliding) joint allowing sliding and rotational movements; Example exercise: Reverse fly

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Hip joint

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Ball-and-socket joint allowing flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation; Example exercise: Squats

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Knee joint

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Hinge joint allowing flexion and extension; Example exercise: Leg extension

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Sternoclavicular joint

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Saddle joint allowing protraction, retraction, elevation, and depression; Example exercise: Shoulder shrugs

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Metacarpophalangeal joints

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Condyloid joints allowing flexion, extension, abduction, adduction; Example exercise: Finger resistance bands

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Lumbar spine

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Allows flexion, extension, and a small amount of rotation; Example exercise: Back extension

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Ankle joint

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Hinge joint allowing plantarflexion and dorsiflexion; Example exercise: Calf raises

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Metatarsophalangeal joints

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Condyloid joints allowing flexion, extension, abduction, adduction; Example exercise: Toe splay

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Thoracic spine

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Allows rotation, some lateral flexion; Example exercise: Seated twist stretch

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Atlantoaxial joint

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Pivot joint allowing rotation; Example exercise: Head rotation

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Interphalangeal joints

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Hinge joints allowing flexion and extension; Example exercise: Finger flexion and extension

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Cervical spine

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Allows flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation; Example exercise: Neck rotations

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Sacral spine

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Fused vertebrae allowing very limited movement; Example exercise: Pelvic tilts

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Carpometacarpal joint of the thumb

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Saddle joint allowing flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and opposition; Example exercise: Thumb opposition

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