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The knee joint in between the thigh and lower leg is a

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Hinge joint
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Gliding joint
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Pivot joint
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D
Fixed joint
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Solution

The correct option is B Hinge joint
a) Knee joint in between the thigh and lower leg is a hinge joint. The hinge joint is found between the joints where the bones can only move along one axis to extend.
b) Gliding joint is a type of synovial joint found between the bones that meet at a flat articular surface. For example, the joint between wrist and ankles.
c) Pivot joint is a type of synovial joint that allows the rotatory movement of a joint around a single axis.
d) Fixed joints are the immovable joints. For example, joints between the bones of the skull.
So, the correct answer is 'Hinge joint'

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