Question

the carpal bones in the wrist are an example of a. hinge joints b. condyloid joints c. saddle joints d. gliding joints please select the best answer from the choices provided. a b c d

Explanation:

The carpal bones in the wrist allow for gliding - like movements between them. Gliding joints are characterized by the flat or nearly flat surfaces of the bones that slide over one another. Hinge joints (like the elbow) allow movement in one plane, condyloid joints (like the wrist - between radius and carpals in a different sense) allow for movement in two planes but with a different structure, and saddle joints (like the thumb - trapezium joint) have a concave - convex relationship.

Answer:

D. gliding joints