Question

Which of these is an example of gliding joint?

• A. Knee joint
• B. Between the carpals
• C. Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb
• D. Between atlas and axis

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Between the carpals

• An example of hinge joint is the knee joint. Saddle joint is present between the carpal and metacarpal of thumb.

• Pivot joint is present between atlas and axis.

• Gliding joint is present between the carpals.