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The joints between the carpal bones are...

The joints between the carpal bones are

A

gliding joints

B

hinge joint

C

Saddle joint pivot joints

D

pivot joints

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Joints between carpal bones are gliding joints. A gliding joints is a type of synovial joint whose articular surfacre is usually flat, permitting only back-and-forth and side-to-side movements.
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  • The joint between carpal and metacarpals is .............

    A
    Pivot joint
    B
    Ball and socket joint
    C
    Saddle joint
    D
    Hinge joint

  • The joint between the humerus and the pectoral is of …………………. type.

    A
    cartilaginous joint
    B
    saddle joint
    C
    ball and socket joint
    D
    pivot joint

  • Name of the joint present between the atlas and axis is

    A
    synovial joint
    B
    pivot joint
    C
    saddle joint
    D
    hinge joint

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