In a couple of sentences, describe the differences between gliding and condyloid joints and name the body part where both joints

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In a couple of sentences, describe the differences between gliding and condyloid joints and name the body part where both joints

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Elza [1.5K] · Answer 1 · 2026-02-21T14:26:29+03:00

A condyloid joint is characterized by its oval shape, allowing one bone to fit into the cavity of another, enabling both vertical movements and limited lateral motions, but not rotational movement. This can be seen in joints such as the wrist or the base of the fingers. In contrast, a gliding joint involves the sliding of two flat bone surfaces past one another, exemplified by the small bones found in your wrist.

liraira [1.4K] · Answer 2 · 2026-02-21T14:28:49+03:00

The response is: These joints are located in the hands and wrists.

Clarification:

Different categories of synovial joints:

A. Condyloid (wrist): A condylar joint involves a convex ellipsoidal component fitting into an elliptical socket, facilitating movements such as flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and circumduction, while disallowing rotational movements; these joints are biaxial, allowing movement across two axes.

B. Gliding (intercarpal): The intercarpal joints are formed by the carpal bones and are supported by anterior, posterior, and interosseous ligaments. These joint spaces communicate and function collectively.

These joints are located in the hands and wrists.