GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CARTILAGE

TYPES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Your wrists and ankles are an example of what type of joint?
A
Ball and Socket
B
Pivot
C
Hinge
D
Gliding
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Gliding joint – or plane joint. Smooth surfaces slip over one another, allowing limited movement, such as the wrist joints.

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: -Ankle joint (articulatio talocruralis) The ankle joint, also known as the talocrural joint, is a synovial joint that connects the bones of the leg, the fibula and tibia, with the talus of the foot.

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