A joint that consists of two opposed flat surfaces of approximately equal size is a _____ joint.
A)plane
B)saddle
C)hinge
D)pivot
E)ellipsoid

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A joint that consists of two opposed flat surfaces of approximately equal size is known as a plane joint. This type of joint allows for gliding or sliding movements between bones, such as in the joints between the carpal bones in the wrist or the tarsal bones in the ankle.

A Joint That Consists of Two Opposed Flat Surfaces of Approximately