What type of joint is the thumb?
1 Answer
Feb 28, 2016
Saddle joint.
Explanation:
There are three joints in the thumb :
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Carpo-metacarpal (CMC),
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Metacarpo-phalangeal (MP)
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Inter-phalangeal (IP)
The first carpo-metacarpal joint is (most commonly known as Thumb joint) a saddle type of joint.
The metacarpo-phalangeal joint is condyloid type of joint. Inter-phalangeal joint hinge joint.
