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The bones at the elbow are joined by a

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In hinge joints, the articulating ends of the bones fit together like a hinge on a door and movement is therefore restricted to flexion and extension. The elbow joint is an example, which permits only flexion and extension of the forearm. So, The bones at the elbow are joined by a hinge.

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