Question

Which of the following body parts has hinge joint?

• A. Shoulder
• B. Ribcage
• C. Knee
• D. Vertebrae

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Knee

• The shoulder has the ball and socket joint.
• The ribcage has a cartilaginous joint. It joints the ribs and costal cartilage in the front of the ribcage.
• Knees have hinge joint. Apart from knees, elbows and fingers also have hinge joints.
• Vertebrae have cartilaginous joints.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.