Multiple choice

The first carpo metacarpal joint is a prominent example of __________________.

  1. a condyloid joint

  2. a hinge joint

  3. a saddle joint

  4. the ball and socket joint

  5. a pivot joint
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In a saddle joint, the opposing surfaces are reciprocally concave-convex. Saddle joints are said to be biaxial, allowing movement in the sagittal and frontal planes. The best example of saddle joints are first carpo metacarpal joints, joints between femur and patella, calcaneocuboid joints.

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