Knee and elbow joint is an example of

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Knee and elbow joint is an example of (A) Hinge joint (B) Gliding joint (C) Ball and socket joint (D) Pivot joint

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Elbow joint is an example of hinge joint. The elbow is a hinge joint; it can open and close like a door. Hinge joint is a form of diarthrosis (freely movable joint) that allows angular movement in one plane only, increasing or decreasing the angle between the bones e.g. elbow joint, knee joint etc.

Q. Knee and elbow joint is an example of

Hinge joint

Gliding joint

Ball and socket joint

Pivot joint

Elbow joint is an example of hinge joint. The elbow is a hinge joint; it can open and close like a door. Hinge joint is a form of diarthrosis (freely movable joint) that allows angular movement in one plane only, increasing or decreasing the angle between the bones e.g. elbow joint, knee joint etc.