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Saddle Joint – A type of synovial joint that allows articulation. Both bones have concave and convex surfaces which interlock like two saddles opposed to one another

(Pronounced sah-duhl)

A saddle joint is like sitting on a saddle.

A saddle joint is like sitting on a saddle

Think of a saddle joint as two saddles sitting snuggly into each other. This joint allows two planes of movement. It is a biaxial joint. 

Think of a saddle joint as two saddles sitting snuggly into each other. This joint allows two planes of movement. It is a biaxial joint

The saddle joint can be found in the hand between the thumb and one of the eight carpals. 

Imagine thumbing a ride with a saddle (saddle joint) in one arm because your donkey won't go any further. 

Imagine thumbing a ride with a saddle (saddle joint) in one arm because your donkey won't go any further

The saddle joint allows two planes of movement. 

The saddle joint allows two planes of movement

The saddle joint sits at the bottom of the thumb.

The saddle joint sits at the bottom of the thumb

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