The gliding motion of the wrist uses ________ joints.
A) pivot
B) hinge
C) plane
D) condyloid

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The gliding motion of the wrist uses plane joints, which allow for bones to slide against each other in multiple directions, as opposed to hinge or pivot joints which have more limited movements. Condyloid joints are similar to hinge joints but allow for some side to side motion, and while the wrist does have some condyloid joint movements, the gliding motion specifically involves the plane joint.

The Gliding Motion of the Wrist Uses ________ Joints