The hamate and capitate are two adjacent carpal bones. They articulate with each other at completely flat edges that allow sliding motions when needed. The joint between the hamate and capitate is a ________ joint.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


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A. lower B. higher

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a. can store small amounts of O2 b. increases the rate of O2 transfer from the blood into muscle fibers c. is abundant in fast-glycolytic fibers d. can perform a and b e. has characteristics a and c

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