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Which of the following joints are corrcetly paired?
Which of the following joints are corrcetly paired?
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B Hinge joint - elbow
C Immovable joint - skull
D Movable joint - legs
- Joints are the junctions where bones are connected to each other. They are broadly classified into movable and immovable joints.
- Movable joints are the ones where the bones can move. E.g., arms and legs.
- Whereas immovable joints are those where the bones cannot move. E.g., skull.
- The movable joints are classified into three different types on the basis of their degree of movement:
(i) Gliding joint present in ankle and wrist.
(ii) Hinge joint present in elbow and knee.
(iii)Ball and socket joint present in shoulder and hip.
B Hinge joint - elbow
C Immovable joint - skull
D Movable joint - legs
- Joints are the junctions where bones are connected to each other. They are broadly classified into movable and immovable joints.
- Movable joints are the ones where the bones can move. E.g., arms and legs.
- Whereas immovable joints are those where the bones cannot move. E.g., skull.
- The movable joints are classified into three different types on the basis of their degree of movement:
(ii) Hinge joint present in elbow and knee.
(iii)Ball and socket joint present in shoulder and hip.
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