Question

Which of the following are examples of ellipsoid joint?

• A. The wrist joint
• B. The metacarpophalangeal joints
• C. The metatarsophalangeal joints
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of these

The correct option is D

Explanation of the correct option:

1. A kind of synovial joint, which moves in an elliptical order or all angular motions are ellipsoid joints.
2. They are also known as the curved joints, condylar or condyloid joints.
3. The wrist joint is a condyloid joint of the distal upper limb, which associates and functions as a transition joint between the hand and the forearm.
4. The metacarpophalangeal joints are the ellipsoid joints, which associate the palm with the fingers.
5. The metatarsophalangeal joints are the ellipsoid joints, present between the proximal bones of the toes and the metatarsal bones of the foot.

Final answer: The wrist joint, the metacarpophalangeal joints, and the metatarsophalangeal joints are examples of ellipsoid joints.