The joints between the carpal bones are:

gliding joints

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hinge joints

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saddle joints

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pivot joints

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Solution

The correct option is A gliding joints
The joints between the carpal bones are 'gliding joints'.

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(i) Ball and socket joint	- Between humerus and pectoral girdle
(ii) Pivot joint	- Between carpal and metacarpal
(iii) Saddle joint	- Between atlas and axis
(iv) Gliding joint	- Between the carpals
(v) Fibrous joint	- In flat skull bones

	Characteristics	Examples
(A)	Lymph filled between two bones, limited movement	Gliding joint between carpals
(B)	Fluid cartilage between two bones, limited movements	Knee joints
(C)	Fluid filled between two joints provides cushion	Skull bones
(D)	Fluid filled synovial cavity between two bones	Joint between atlas and axis

	Characteristics	Examples
(A)	Lymph filled between two bones, limited movement	Gliding joint between carpals
(B)	Fluid cartilage between two bones, limited movements	Knee joints
(C)	Fluid filled between two joints provides cushion	Skull bones
(D)	Fluid filled synovial cavity between two bones	Joint between atlas and axis

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