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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 wrist joint also referred to as the radiocarpal joint is a condyloid synovial joint of the distal upper limb that connects and serves as a transition point between the forearm and hand. A condyloid joint is a modified ball and socket joint that allows for flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction movements.

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