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Question
a wrist is an example of a ______ joint.
a ball - and - socket
b hinge
c gliding
d pivot
Brief Explanations
The wrist joint allows for gliding movements between the carpal bones. A ball - and - socket joint allows multi - directional movement like the shoulder, a hinge joint allows movement like a door hinge (e.g., elbow), and a pivot joint allows rotational movement (e.g., the joint between the first and second cervical vertebrae).
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C. gliding