The joints in our body that move similar to opening and closing of the door are _______.
A
ball and socket joint
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B
hinge joint
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C
pivotal joint
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D
fixed joint
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Solution
The correct option is B hinge joint Hinges helps in opening and closing of door. They allow forward and backward movements. Similar kind of joints are present in our body which help in forward and backward movements of our limbs. They are called hinge joints. This type of joint is found in the elbow and in the knee.