The Joint Between the Trapezium and Metacarpal Bone of the Thumb

Question

The joint between the trapezium and metacarpal bone of the thumb is an example of a ________ joint.
A) saddle
B) gliding
C) condylar
D) hinge
E) pivot

Accepted Answer

The joint between the trapezium (a bone in the wrist) and the first metacarpal bone (a bone in the thumb) is a specific type of joint called a saddle joint. This type of joint allows for movement in multiple planes, such as flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, and opposition/reposition.