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Locomotion and Movement question

2009 · Q12
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Locomotion and Movement question

2009 · Q12

NEETBiologyLocomotion and MovementMCQ+4 / −1
Elbow joint is an example of
  1. A
    hinge joint
  2. B
    gliding joint
  3. C
    ball and socket joint
  4. D
    pivot joint.
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Correct answer: A

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.

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