Question

Knee joint is an example for

• A. Ball and socket joint
• B. Hinge joint
• C. Pivot joint
• D. Gliding joint

Answer 1

The correct option is B Hinge joint

• There are various different types of joints in the human skeleton. This type of joints allows flexible movements.
• The knee joint is the type of hinge joint. This type of joint allows movement along the single axis.
• This movement occurs at right angles. The knee joint shows only a backward movement. The other example is of the elbow which shows the forward movement.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.