The First Carpometacarpal Joint Is an Example of A/an ________

question 37

Multiple Choice

The first carpometacarpal joint is an example of a/an ________.

• A) hinge joint
• B) ellipsoid joint
• C) pivot joint
• D) gliding joint
• E) saddle joint

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Definitions:

Closed Fracture

A type of bone fracture where the skin remains intact over the site of the break in the bone.

Penetrated

Having been pierced or breached, allowing something to pass through a barrier or surface.

Radiologist

A medical doctor specialized in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and ultrasound.

Bone Repair

The natural process by which the body regenerates bone tissue after injury, involving stages of inflammation, bone production, and bone remodeling.