Which of the following is a true statement regarding gliding movements?
A) Gliding movements are multiaxial.
B) An example of a gliding movement is nodding one's head.
C) Gliding movements occur at the intercarpal and intertarsal joints.
D) Gliding movements allow flexibility of the upper limbs.

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Gliding movements occur at joints where the articulating surfaces are relatively flat and do not permit significant motion in any one direction. Examples of joints that allow this type of movement include the intercarpal and intertarsal joints. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because gliding movements are considered uniaxial, not multiaxial. Option B is incorrect because nodding one's head is an example of a hinge joint movement. Option D is also incorrect because gliding movements occur primarily in the upper limb and lower limb joints, not for increasing flexibility.

Which of the Following Is a True Statement Regarding Gliding