Locomotion and Movement Question 11

11. Match the following joints with the bones involved:

[2019, Odisa]

Column-I Column-II
(a) Gliding joint (i) Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb
(b) Hinge joint (ii) Between atlas and axis
(c) Pivot joint (iii) Between the carpals
(d) Saddle joint (iv) Between humerus and ulna

(a) (a)-(i), (B)-(iii), (C)-(ii), (D)-(iv)

(b) (a)-(iii), (B)-(iv), (C)-(ii), (D)-(i)

(c) (a)-(iv), (B)-(i), (C)-(ii), (D)-(iii)

(d) (a)-(iv), (B)-(ii), (C)-(iii), (D)-(i)

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Answer : b

Hints & Solutions

(b) Gliding joint is present between the carpals. Hinge joint is present between humerus and ulna. Pivot joint is present between atlas and axis. Saddle joint is present between carpal and metacarpal of thumb.