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Hinge Joint

The knee join...

Question

The knee joint is

A

ball and socket

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B

pivot

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C

gliding

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D

hinge

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Solution

The correct option is D hinge
Hinge joints are formed between two or more bones where the bones can only move along one axis to flex or extend. Ankle, elbow and knee joints are examples of hinge joints.

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