The Distal End of the Radius Articulating with the Carpal

question 53

Multiple Choice

The distal end of the radius articulating with the carpal bones is an example of a _____ joint.

• A) saddle
• B) gliding
• C) condyloid (ellipsoidal)
• D) pivot

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Definitions:

Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when there is damage to the inner ear (cochlea) or to the nerve pathways from the inner ear to the brain, often leading to difficulty in hearing sound clearly.

Spiral Organ

A structure located within the cochlea of the inner ear, essential for hearing as it transforms sound waves into electrical signals.

Basilar Membrane

A membrane in the cochlea of the inner ear that moves in response to sound, allowing for hearing.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the vestibule of the inner ear and is involved in the transmission of sound vibrations to the cochlea.