The elbow joint is an example of ______joint

ball and socket

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gliding

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hinge

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pivot

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Solution

The correct option is D hinge
The hinge joint allows the arm to be bent and straightened. It allows in 180∘ in one plane movement only. The elbow is the bending point. Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.

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Knee joint and elbow joints are examples of

(a) saddle joint

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(d) hinge joint

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