Question

Ankle, knee and elbow joints are

• A. Pivot joints
• B. Ellipsoid joints
• C. Hinge joints
• D. Synovial joints

Answer 1

The correct option is D Synovial joints

• Joints are points of contact between bones, or between bones and cartilages.
  
• Synovial joints are characterized by the presence of a fluid-filled synovial cavity between the articulating surfaces of the two bones. These joints help in locomotion and many other movements.synovial joints are freely movable joints.
• Ankle, knee and elbow joints are synovial joints.
  
• So, the correct answer is 'Synovial joints'.