Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

8. Joints

Classification of Joints

Anatomy & Physiology

8. Joints

Classification of Joints

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Which type of joint allows for the gliding movement of the wrist?

Plane (gliding) joint

Pivot joint

Hinge joint

Ball-and-socket joint

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Step 1: Understand the types of synovial joints. Synovial joints are classified based on the type of movement they allow. The main types include plane (gliding), pivot, hinge, ball-and-socket, saddle, and condyloid joints.

Step 2: Define the plane (gliding) joint. Plane joints are characterized by flat or slightly curved surfaces that allow bones to slide past each other in a gliding motion. This movement is typically limited and occurs in multiple directions.

Step 3: Identify the anatomy of the wrist joint. The wrist joint, also known as the carpal joint, consists of small carpal bones that articulate with each other. These bones are arranged in rows and allow for gliding movements.

Step 4: Compare the movement of the wrist to other joint types. Pivot joints allow rotational movement (e.g., the neck), hinge joints allow flexion and extension (e.g., the elbow), and ball-and-socket joints allow a wide range of motion in multiple planes (e.g., the shoulder). None of these match the gliding movement of the wrist.

Step 5: Conclude that the correct type of joint for the gliding movement of the wrist is the plane (gliding) joint, as it matches the anatomical structure and movement observed in the wrist.