MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

SKELETAL MUSCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where would you find a gliding joint?
A
Wrist and ankles
B
Knees and elbows
C
Along the entire spine
D
Hips and Shoulders
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The gliding joint is a synovial joint built between two bones that meet on flat articular surfaces allowing sliding or gliding motion. Example of a gliding joint is the wrist joint. Other gliding joints are the joints between two vertebras, ankle joints, acromioclavicular joints, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gliding joints are present between the ankle bones. These bones glide over each other to some extent.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gliding joints are the joints that occur between the surfaces of two flat bones which are joined together by ligaments. Examples of such bones occur in wrists and ankles that move by gliding over each other. The main function of gliding joints is to allow free movement and providing flexibility to the skeleton system.

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