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Is the the saddle joint in your hip?
No, the hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint, not a saddle joint. Saddle joints are found in your thumb and sternoclavicular joint.
What is the joint between the trapezium and the metacarpal?
The joint between the trapezium bone and the first metacarpal bone is called the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint. This joint provides mobility and stability to the thumb, allowing for important movements such as opposition and grasping. It is a saddle joint with complex movements that facilitate the thumb's wide range of motion.
What is another saddle joint in the body besides the thumb?
Another saddle joint in the body is the joint between the sternum (breastbone) and the clavicle (collarbone). This joint allows for a wide range of movement, including elevation and depression of the shoulder girdle.
Why is the saddle joint called a saddle joint?
The saddle joint is named after its resemblance to a rider's saddle, with one bone concave like a saddle and the other bone convex like a rider sitting in it. This unique shape allows for movement in two planes, making it highly mobile and versatile for functions like opposition of the thumb.
What type of joint is at the wrist and ankle?
gliding joints
