Question

fill - in - the blank, each answer is one word and lower - cased, unless otherwise noted. question 1 the specific joint between the trapezium and the 1st metacarpal is the __________. question 2 the lower extremity ball and socket joint is between the head of the femur and the __________ of the pelvis. question 3 the joint between the c - 1 atlas and c - 2 axis is this type of synovial joint:

Explanation:

1. The trapezium - 1st metacarpal joint is a saddle joint.
2. The ball - and - socket joint in the lower extremity between the femur head and the pelvis is at the acetabulum.
3. The C - 1 (atlas) and C - 2 (axis) joint is a pivot joint.

Answer:

Question 1: saddle
Question 2: acetabulum
Question 3: pivot