Hinge joint is present between

Humerus and ulna

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Femur and pectoral girdle

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Humerus and pelvic girdle

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A
Humerus and ulna

The hinge joint is a perfect joint or synovial joint. The movement takes place only in one direction or one plane, e.g. joint between humerus and ulna (e.g. elbow joint), knee joint.

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Which one of the following statements is true?

(a) Head of humerus bone articulates with acetabulum of pectroral girdle.

(b) Head of humerus bone articulates with glenoid cavity of pectoral girdle.

(d) Head of humerus bone articulates with a glenoid cavity of pelvic girdle.

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Which one of the following pair is incorrect?

(a) Hinge joint - between humerus and pectoral girdle

(b) Pivot joint - between atlas, axis occipital condyle

(d) Saddle joint - between carpel and metacarpals of thumb

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