Question

posterior view
figure 9-2 bones of the wrist and hand
use figure 9-2 to answer the following question:
identify the type of joint at label \3.\
pivot
hinge
gliding
saddle
condylar

Explanation:

The joint at the base of the fingers (metacarpophalangeal joints, which is likely what label "3" refers to) is a condylar joint. Condylar joints allow for flexion - extension, abduction - adduction, and some circumduction. Gliding joints are between carpal bones. Hinge joints are like in the fingers' interphalangeal joints. Pivot joints allow rotation. Saddle joints are at the base of the thumb.

Answer:

E. condylar