NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

CARTILAGE BONE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Carpals and tarsals (flat bones) are examples of this type of joint
A
condyloid
B
gliding
C
hinge
D
saddle
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These joints allow for gliding movements; therefore, the joints are sometimes referred to as gliding joints. The range of motion is limited and does not involve rotation. Planar joints are found in the carpal bones in the hand and the tarsal bones of the foot, as well as between vertebrae.

Detailed explanation-2: -A gliding joint is the simplest of the synovial joints. Gliding joints are found between the carpal bones and between the tarsal bones.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Gliding can occur at the carpals of the hand and tarsals of the foot. The answer is a, true. The wrist joint and the tarsals of the foot are two common examples of the gliding movement.

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