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Your elbows move similar to the opening and closing of a door. This is because of ______________ joints.

A
ball and socket joint
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fixed joint
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C
pivot joint
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D
hinge joint
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Solution

The correct option is D hinge joint
Hinge joint resembles the door hinges and allows movement like opening and closing of a door. This joint is present in elbows and knees.

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