ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

SKELETAL ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the joint that is found in wrists and ankles.
A
Ball and Socket Joint
B
Hinge Joint
C
Pivot Joint
D
Gliding Joint
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Gliding joints are found in the wrist and ankle. I n a gliding joint, the bones can only slide over each other. Q.

Detailed explanation-2: -Also known as the plane joint, gliding joints are composed of two smooth surfaces that slide over one another to produce limited movement. They are primarily found in the ankles, wrist, and spine.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gliding joint. Hint: A synovial joint situated in the lower limb is the ankle joint (or talocrural joint). The bones of the leg (tibia and fibula) and the foot (talus) form it.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ankle joint is a hinged synovial joint that is formed by the articulation of the talus, tibia, and fibula bones.

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