What Type of Synovial Joints Are Metacarpophalangeal Joints

question 18

Multiple Choice

What type of synovial joints are metacarpophalangeal joints?

• A)Condylar
• B)Hinge
• C)Pivot
• D)Ball-and-socket
• E)Saddle

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Definitions:

Somnambulism

Sleepwalking.

Rapid-eye-movement Sleep

A unique phase of sleep characterized by random rapid movement of the eyes, low muscle tone, and the propensity for vivid dreams.

Deep Sleep

A restorative phase of sleep known as slow-wave sleep, characterized by slow brain waves, reduced muscle activity, and limited sensory stimulation.

Enuresis

Failure to control the bladder (urination) once the normal age for control has been reached.