The joint of radio-ulna with the upper arm is:

Question

The joint of radio-ulna with the upper arm is: (A) hinge joint (B) pivot joint (C) socket joint (D) none of these

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In hinge joint a condyle at the end of one bone fits in the depression of other bone in such a manner that the bone with condyle can swung like a loop on its hinge only in one direction e.g. leg elbow joint, ankle joint and knee joint etc.

Q. The joint of radio-ulna with the upper arm is:

hinge joint

pivot joint

socket joint

none of these

In hinge joint a condyle at the end of one bone fits in the depression of other bone in such a manner that the bone with condyle can swung like a loop on its hinge only in one direction e.g. leg elbow joint, ankle joint and knee joint etc.