ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

SKELETAL ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Our elbow is an example of what kind of joint?
A
ball and socket
B
hinge
C
pivot joint
D
saddle
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The knee joint, elbow joint, ankle joint and the joints between the phalanges are all examples of a hinge joint.

Detailed explanation-2: -The elbow joint is a synovial hinge joint, similar to the ankle and knee joints. Two or more bones form hinge joints that move along an axis, rather than rotate like the hip joint. The distal humerus and proximal ulna are the primary elbow joint bones. The hinge joint allows the elbow to bend and straighten.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer: The Elbow joint is an example of a hinge joint.

Detailed explanation-4: -So, the correct answer is ‘Hinge joint’

Detailed explanation-5: -Hinge joints are joints like door hinge where only back and forth movement is possible. These are found in fingers and toes, knee, elbow, etc.

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