Question

The bones at the elbow are joined by a _________ joint.

Answer 1

Hinge joint:

1. The articulating ends of the bones slot together like a hinge on a door in hinge joints.
2. The movement is limited to flexion and extension.
3. The elbow joint, for example, only permits forearm flexion and extension.
4. As a result, a hinge connects the bones at the elbow.

Final answer: The bones at the elbow are joined by a hinge joint.