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Which of these is an example of gliding joint?(a) Knee joint(b) Between the carpals(c) Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb(d) Between atlas and axisThis question was addressed to me in an international level competition.Question is from Locomotion & Movement in division Locomotion and Movement of Biology – Class 11

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Right choice is (B) Between the carpals

Easy explanation: An example of hinge joint is the KNEE joint. Saddle joint is present between the carpal and metacarpal of THUMB. Pivot joint is present between atlas and axis. Gliding joint is present between the carpals.



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