Saddle joint is present between?

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(D) saddle joint is a type of synovial joint where one of the bones forming the joint is shaped like a saddle with other bone resting on it like a rid

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Carpel and metacarpal

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(D) saddle joint is a type of synovial joint where one of the bones forming the joint is shaped like a saddle with other bone resting on it like a rider on a horse.This type of joint allows for movement in two planes (flexion-extension and abduction-adduction).The most classic example of a saddle joint in the human body is the joint between the carpal bone (specifically the trapezium) and the metacarpal bone of the thumb.Therefore,the correct option is $D$.

Column-$I$ (Joints)	Column-$II$ (Location)
$P$. Ball and socket joint	$I$. Elbow joint
$Q$. Hinge joint	$II$. Between carpals
$R$. Pivot joint	$III$. Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb
$S$. Gliding joint	$IV$. Between atlas and axis
$T$. Saddle joint	$V$. Between humerus and pectoral girdle

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