Elbow and Knee joints are examples of:

Hinge joint

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Ball & Socket joint

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Gliding joint

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Immovable joint

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Solution

The correct option is A Hinge joint
This type of joint allows the movements of bones only in one direction. It moves in a 180° angle. Examples : the elbow and knee joints.

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The elbow and knee are examples of which of the following types of joints?

Knee joint and elbow joints are examples of

(a) saddle joint

(b) ball and socket joint

(d) hinge joint

A joint found in ankle, elbow and Knee

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