SCIENCE
SKELETAL SYSTEM
Question
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -[3][4] The hinge joints of the body include the elbow, knee, interphalangeal (IP) joints of the hand and foot and the tibiotalar joint of the ankle.
Detailed explanation-2: -The elbow is a hinged joint made up of three bones, the humerus, ulna, and radius. The ends of the bones are covered with cartilage. Cartilage has a rubbery consistency that allows the joints to slide easily against one another and absorb shock.
Detailed explanation-3: -The knee is a hinge joint formed by the tibia (shinbone), femur (thighbone) and patella (kneecap). The ends of the bones in the joint are covered with cartilage a tough lubricating tissue that helps cushion the bones during movement.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.
Detailed explanation-5: -The knee and elbow joints are examples of hinge joints.