Ankle joint is:

Pivot joint

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Ball and socket

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Hinge joint

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Gliding joint

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Solution

The correct option is C Hinge joint
The ankle joint is a hinge joint that is formed by the articulation of the talus, tibia, and fibula bones.
Pivot joint is present between atlas and axis of skull.
Ball and socket joint is present in hip joint, shoulder joint.
Gliding joint is present in intermetacarpal joint and acromioclavicular joint.

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