Which of the following joint is also known as ellipsoidal joint?
Correct answer: B. Condyloid joint.
- A. Saddle joint.
- B. Condyloid joint.
- C. Ball and socket joint.
- D. None of these.
Explanation
An ellipsoidal joint is also known as a condyloid joint. This type of joint is a synovial joint that allows for movement in two planes, such as flexion/extension and abduction/adduction. The joint surfaces of an ellipsoidal joint are oval-shaped, with one surface being concave and the other being convex. This shape allows for a wide range of movement while still providing stability to the joint. An ellipsoidal joint is a type of joint found in the wrist (between the radius bone and the carpal bones) and in the fingers (between the metacarpal bones and the phalanges).
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