Question

The joint between carpals is:

• A. Fibrous
• B. Cartilagenous
• C. Gliding
• D. Hinge

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The joint present between the carpals is an example of gliding joint.
The elbow joint is an example of hinge joint.
Fibrous joints are the ones which do not allow any movement. Eg: the joint between flat bones of skull
Cartilagenous joints are the ones which allow limited movement. Eg: the joint between adjacent vertebrae.