Asked by Emmanuel Funchess on Sep 23, 2024
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Which type of synovial joint is multiaxial?
A) Plane
B) Condylar
C) Saddle
D) Pivot
E) Ball-and-socket
Multiaxial
Characterized by movement or rotation around multiple axes, often used to describe joints in the human body.
Ball-and-Socket
A Ball-and-Socket joint is a type of synovial joint where a ball-shaped head of one bone fits into a concave socket of another, allowing multidirectional movement and rotation.
Plane Joint
A type of synovial joint that allows for only gliding movement in various planes, commonly found in the carpals of the wrist.
- Explain the composition and roles of synovial joints.
Verified Answer
GG
Gerald Garanewakoabout 11 hours ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Ball-and-socket joints are multiaxial, which means they allow for movement in multiple axes, including rotation, abduction/adduction, and flexion/extension. Plane, condylar, saddle, and pivot joints are all only uniaxial or biaxial.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the composition and roles of synovial joints.