Elbow joint is an example of :

Ball and socket joint

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Pivot joint

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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 elbow is the joint connecting the upper arm to the forearm. It is classed as a hinge-type synovial joint. A hinge joint is a form of freely movable joint that allows angular movement in one plane only, increasing and decreasing the angle between the bones.
So, option C is the correct option.

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