Which of the following is a hinge point?

1. At the base of the first metacarpal

2. Intervertebral disc

3. Interphalageal

4. Between carpal bone

Consider the following statements:

I. Proximal radioulnar joint is a type of ellipsoidal joint.

II. The first carpo-metacarpal joint is a saddle joint.

III. Gleno-humeral joint is a ball and socket joint.

Which of the above statements are true?

1. I and II only

2. I and III only

3. II and III only

4. I, II, and III

The pivot joint between atlas and axis is a type of

(1) fibrous joint                 

(2) cartilaginous joint

(3) synovial joint               

(4) saddle joint

Select the correct matching of the type of the joint with the example in human skeletal

system

Types of joint                                     Example

1.  Cartilaginous joint                   Between frontal and parietal

2.  Pivot joint                               Between third and fourth Cervical vertebrae

3. Hinge joint                               Between humerus and pectoral girdle

4. Gliding joint                             Between carpals 

The characteristics and an example of a synovial joint in humans is