Question

The joint between the carpal bones and tarsal bones is
A) Gliding joint
B) Ball and socket joint
C) Hinge joint
D) Saddle joint

Answer 1

Hint: Humans are made up of two hundred six bones each of which are known to perform defined functions. They help in the formation of the shape of the body, protect the internal organs and also help in different kinds of movements.

Complete answer:
The carpal bones are known to be the eight small bones which make up the wrist and in turn connects the hand to the forearm. The carpal bones are arranged in three longitudinal columns which are- radial scaphoid column, lunate column and ulnar triquetral column. The carpal bones are important as the mobility of each of the individual carpal bones in turn increases the freedom of movements at the wrist.

The tarsal bones are a cluster of seven articulating bones present in each foot located between the lower end of the tibia and fibula of the lower leg and metatarsus. They are known to be arranged in proximal and distal rows, the largest of the tarsal bone is the calcaneus bone which projects as the heel.

The joint between the carpal bones and the tarsal bones is a gliding joint which is the simplest form of synovial joints. Gliding joints are important because they allow the bones to glide past each other in any direction which is along the plane of the joint.

Thus the correct answer is option ‘A’.

Note: Joints are connections made between different bones of the body, they are important because they hold the skeleton together and allow different kinds of movements. They are broadly divided into three types-fibrous, cartilaginous and synovial.