The type of joint between the carpal (trapezium) and the first metacarpal is a ________ joint.
A) condylar
B) saddle
C) hinge
D) plane

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The joint between the carpal (trapezium) and the first metacarpal is known as the saddle joint. This joint permits movement in two planes, flexion-extension and abduction-adduction, and is named for its shape, which resembles a saddle.

The Type of Joint Between the Carpal (Trapezium) and the First