What is the difference between hinge joints and pivotal joints?

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Hinge joint:
A kind of synovial joint, which prevails in the body and functions to permit motion mainly in one plane is a hinge joint.
Pivot joint:
The rotary joint or the pivot joint refers to a freely movable joint, which permits rotary motion around a single axis.
Hinge joint
Pivot joint
1. It permits motion in one direction, that is, backward and forward. 1. It allows rotation of a bone over the other.
2. The examples are the ankle and knee joints. 2. It is present in the arm and neck.

Hinge joint	Pivot joint
1. It permits motion in one direction, that is, backward and forward.	1. It allows rotation of a bone over the other.
2. The examples are the ankle and knee joints.	2. It is present in the arm and neck.

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