SCIENCE
SKELETAL SYSTEM
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Question
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What joint allows forward or backward motion?
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Hinge Joint
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Gliding Joint
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Pivot Joint
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The pivotal joint permits to bend the head forward and backwards and turn the head right or left. Hinge joints, such as the elbow and knee, limit movement in only one direction so that the angle between bones can increase or decrease at the joint.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hinge joints function by allowing flexion and extension in one plane with small degrees of motion in other planes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hinge joint includes the elbow, and knee joints. Hinge joints are formed between two or more bones where the bones can only move along one axis.
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