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Which synovial joint is found between the carpal and metacarpal of the thumb?
Which synovial joint is found between the carpal and metacarpal of the thumb?
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The correct option is C Saddle joint
Carpal-metacarpal joint of the thumb is an example of saddle joint. It is a type of synovial joint, wherein the opposing surfaces are reciprocally-concave and convex. The bones in a saddle joint can move back and forth and from side to side, but they have limited rotation.
Saddle joint
Carpal-metacarpal joint of the thumb is an example of saddle joint. It is a type of synovial joint, wherein the opposing surfaces are reciprocally-concave and convex. The bones in a saddle joint can move back and forth and from side to side, but they have limited rotation.
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