Question

Some movable joints allow movement only upto 180 degrees, an example of which would be the _____ .

• A. Knee joint
• B. Shoulder joint
• C. Hip joint
• D. Ankle joint

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Knee joint

Joints are the junctions where two or more than two bones are connected to each other, which allows various body movements. There are different types of joints allowing various degrees of movement. For example:
$\bullet$ Some joints allow movement of bones upto 180 degrees. E.g., knee and elbow joint.
$\bullet$ Some joints allow movement upto 360 degrees. E.g., shoulder and hip joints.
$\bullet$ Some joints allow movement upto 70 - 90 degrees. E.g., neck joints.