What type of joint is present in the wrist?

Ball and socket joint
Hinge joint
Fixed joint
Gliding joint

Gliding joint

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Ball and socket joint

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Hinge joint

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Fixed joint

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Solution

The correct option is D
Gliding joint
Gliding joints are found in the wrist and ankle.I n a gliding joint, the bones can only slide over each other.

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