NEET UG BIOLOGY MCQ: LOCOMOTION AND MOVEMENT

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Assertion (A): The joint between carpal and metacarpal of thumb in humans allows movement in many directions.
Reason (R): Gliding joint is present between carpals.

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Correct option: A

Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true

Option A is correct because the joint between the carpal and metacarpal of the thumb allows movement in many directions due to it being a saddle joint, not a gliding joint, but the reason that gliding joints are present between carpals is true.

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