Gliding joints occur between the surfaces of two flat bones that are held together by ligaments. Some of the bones in your wrists and ankles move by gliding against each other.
Where is gliding joint found in our body?
The primary places in the human body that you will find gliding joints are in the ankles, wrist, and spine.
What is an example of a gliding joint?
A synovial joint in which only a slight, sliding or gliding motion is allowed in the plane of articular surfaces. Examples are the intermetacarpal joints and the acromioclavicular joint (between the acromion of the scapula and the clavicle).
