GROSS ANATOMY
UPPER LIMB CIRCULATORY
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Question
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a ball-and-socket joint
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an ellipsoidal or condyloid joint
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a pivot joint
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a saddle joint
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hinge joint
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Detailed explanation-1: -(Manganaro, Dollinger, Nezwek, & Sadiq, 2019) For example, the metacarpophalangeal joint is a collection of condyloid joints that connects the metacarpus to the fingers. This is also an ellipsoid joint example.
Detailed explanation-2: -The metacarpophalangeal joint of the human thumb (Articulatio metacarpophalangea pollicis) is an ellipsoidal (condyloid) joint.
Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of condyloid joints are Radiocarpal joint and Metacarpo-phalangeal joint are examples of condyloid joints. An example of an Ellipsoid joint is the wrist; it functions similarly to the ball and socket joint except is unable to rotate 360 degrees; it prohibits axial rotation.
Detailed explanation-4: -Final answer: The wrist joint, the metacarpophalangeal joints, and the metatarsophalangeal joints are examples of ellipsoid joints.