Which of the following joints would permit only movement, but only to a limited extent?

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Joint between the carpal and the metacarpal of the thumb

Sagittal suture between the parietal bones of the cranium

Intervertebral joints by means of intervertebral discs

Joint between the upper limb and the pectoral girdle

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In cartilaginous joints, the bones involved are joined together with the help of cartilages. The joint between the adjacent vertebrae (intervertebral discs) in the vertebral column is of this pattern and it permits limited movements. The joints between zygapophyses (articular processes) of successive vertebrae are gliding joints.

Saddle joint (between carpal and metacarpal of thumb) is freely movable joint.

Joint between frontal and parietal bones of skull form sutures which are immovable.

Ball and socket joint has a rotational movement.

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