multiaxial joints

Is The Carpometacarpal Joint Of The Thumb A Hinge Joint?

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Is The Carpometacarpal Joint Of The Thumb A Hinge Joint? Saddle joints are functionally classified as biaxial joints. The primary example is the first carpometacarpal joint, between the trapezium (a carpal bone) and the first metacarpal bone at the base of the thumb. This joint provides the thumb the ability to move away from the

What Is A Triaxial Joint?

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What Is A Triaxial Joint? A joint that allows for the several directions of movement is called a multiaxial joint (polyaxial or triaxial joint). This type of diarthrotic joint allows for movement along three axes (Figure 3). The shoulder and hip joints are multiaxial joints. What are examples of triaxial joints? Triaxial Joints The hip