What type of joint is present in the region indicated in the figure?

Fixed joint

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Hinge joint

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Ball and socket joint

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Pivot joint

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Solution

The correct option is B Hinge joint
Our knee has hinge joint. Hinge joint allows back and forth movement. Fixed joint is present in the skull. It does not allow any movement. Ball and socket joint is present in the shoulders and allows movement in all direcions. Pivot joint is present in the neck. It allows forward and backward and right and left movements.

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