Which of the following joints is NOT found in the hands and wrists?

a. pivot

b. hinge

c. condyloid

d. saddle

The correct answer is

a. pivot

Explanation:

Pivot joints consist of the rounded end of one bone fitting into a ring formed by the other bone. This arrangement allows rotational movement, as the rounded bone moves around its own axis. An example of a pivot joint is the joint of the first and second vertebrae of the neck that enables the head to move back and forward.

The correct answer is B. Hinge joints cannot be found in the hands and wrists. Hinge joints are found in parts of the body where two large bones are joined together, and can only move along one axis. Hinge joints are found most noticeably in the knees, ankles and elbows.