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The type of joint present in elbow and knee is known as _______ .
The type of joint present in elbow and knee is known as _______ .
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Solution
The correct option is B hinge joint
Hinge joints allow restricted movements in one plane only. E.g., elbow, knee and finger joints. Hinge joints are types of joints that allow movement similar to that of opening and closing of a door, i.e., allow forward and backward movements.
Hinge joints allow restricted movements in one plane only. E.g., elbow, knee and finger joints. Hinge joints are types of joints that allow movement similar to that of opening and closing of a door, i.e., allow forward and backward movements.
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