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Which of the following joints is between the metacarpals and phalanxes?

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Which of the following joints is between the metacarpals and phalanxes?

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The joint between the metacarpals and phalanges is known as the Metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP). This joint is a type of condyloid joint, also known as an ellipsoid joint, which allows movement in two directions: flexion/extension and abduction/adduction.

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Which of the following structures is unique to a synovial joint?

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