Multiple choice

While playing basketball Amit hurt his thumb. In the X ray it was confirmed that the carpal-metacarpal joint of the thumb was fractured. The carpal-metacarpal joint of the thumb is an example of ____________.

  1. Saddle joints

  2. Hinge joints

  3. Ball and socket joints

  4. Pivot Joints

  5. Condyloid Joints

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Saddle joints allow bending motion in several directions without sliding. The carpal-metacarpal joint of the thumb is an example of saddle synovial joints.