A Good Description for a Condyloid (Ellipsoidal) Joint Is

question 37

Multiple Choice

A good description for a condyloid (ellipsoidal) joint is

• A) flat or slightly curved articulating surfaces.
• B) one articulating surface is convex and fits into the other surface which is concave.
• C) oval-shaped projection fits into an oval depression.
• D) one bone articulates with another like a rider in a saddle.
• E) the only synovial joint that allows triaxial movement.

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