What are gliding joints?


Gliding joints are the joints that occur between the surfaces of two flat bones which are joined together by ligaments.

Examples of such bones occur in wrists and ankles that move by gliding over each other.

The main function of gliding joints is to allow free movement and providing flexibility to the skeleton system.

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Updated on: 20-Mar-2023

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