The union of the proximal and middle phalanges form __________ joints.

A. pivot
B. plane (gliding)
C. hinge
D. saddle
E. condylar (ellipsoid)


C. hinge

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A) superior mesenteric. B) phrenic. C) gonadal. D) suprarenal. E) lumbar.

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A) axis. B) atlas. C) axiom. D) vertebra prominens. E) odontoid process.

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A. nephron B. renal corpuscle C. renal tubule D. glomerulus

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