Question

the carpal bones in the wrist are an example of
a. hinge joints
b. condyloid joints
c. saddle joints
d. gliding joints
please select the best answer from the choices provided.
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• Hinge joints (e.g., elbow) allow movement in one plane.
• Condyloid joints (e.g., wrist - hand connection) allow movement in two planes but the carpal - carpal joints are different.
• Saddle joints (e.g., thumb - trapezium) have a saddle - like shape.
• Gliding joints (e.g., between carpal bones) allow bones to glide over each other.

Answer:

D. gliding joints