Which of the following types of joints exists between the phalanges in your fingers?
Correct answer: A. Hinge joints
- A. Hinge joints
- B. Saddle joints
- C. Biaxial joints
- D. Gliding joints
Explanation
Your fingers are able to flex and extend. This type of motion is bidirectional, but along only one axis. This type of joint is called a hinge joint, at which you are able to flex and extend along an axis, with no side to side motion. This is the correct answer.
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