Question

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

• A. Fixed joint – Shoulder
• B. Hinge joint – Skull bones
• C. Ball and socket joint – Between vertebral discs
• D. Gliding joint – Wrist, Ankle

Answer 1

The correct option is D Gliding joint – Wrist, Ankle

A joint is a point where two bones meet and aid in the movements. Examples of joints are :
i) Gliding joints - It is present in the wrist and ankle. It allows side to side movement of bones.
ii) Fixed joints - It is present in the skull. It does not allow movement.
iii) Hinge joints - This joint moves like a hinge in one plane only just like the hinge of a door. It is present in the elbow and knee.
iv) Ball and socket joint - Here one bone is hooked into hollow space of another bone. It is present in the shoulder and hip joint.

Therefore, the correct match is option D.