Question

the joints in the fingers are __________. a. pivot joints b. saddle joints c. condyloid joints d. ball - and - socket joints please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Explanation:

Fingers have condyloid joints which allow for movement in two planes - flexion - extension and abduction - adduction. Pivot joints allow rotation, saddle joints have a unique saddle - like shape for specific movement, and ball - and - socket joints allow multi - directional movement like in the hip and shoulder.

Answer:

C. condyloid joints