Skeletal System: Bones, Joints, Cartilage · NCERT Biology

The joint between the carpal and metacarpal of the thumb is a:

  1. Saddle joint
  2. Hinge joint
  3. Gliding joint
  4. Pivot joint
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Correct answer: Saddle joint

The saddle joint is a type of synovial joint. It is specifically found between the trapezium (a carpal bone) and the first metacarpal bone of the thumb.

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