Hinge joint occurs in:
Correct answer: A. Elbow
- A. Elbow
- B. Skull
- C. Ankle
- D. Backbone
Explanation
Hinge Joints are a type of joint that functions much like a door hinge: allowing movement only in one plane. The joints of elbow and knee are examples of hinge joints. The joints present in the skull are fixed or immovable joints. Sliding Joints connect the bones that meet at the ankle and wrist. In this type of a joint bones slide over another to allow movement in many directions. The vertebrae are linked by gliding joints. At these joints the bones move easily over one another in a back and forth manner. Gliding joints make the backbone flexible.
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