Which Joint Could Be Called a Saddle Joint

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which joint could be called a saddle joint?

• A) wrist joint
• B) knee joint
• C) hip joint
• D) between atlas and dens of axis
• E) between trapezium and first metacarpal

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Vulnerable Period

A timeframe during which an individual or system is more susceptible to damage or harm due to exposure to stresses or adverse conditions.

Congenital

Present at birth; resulting from the prenatal environment.

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