HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

THE HUMAN BODY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which pair of joints works in similar ways?
A
elbows and shoulders
B
knee and neck
C
ankles and writsts
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hinge Joints These allow movement in a single plane-so only in two directions, like back and forth-similar to the way a door moves. Besides the hinge joint between the humerus and ulna at the elbow, the knees are hinge joints, as are the interphalangeal joints between bones in the fingers, which are called phalanges.

Detailed explanation-2: -Complete answer: A hinge joint is a common form of a synovial joint that comprises the joints of the ankle, elbow, and knee. Hinge bones are joined within two bones where the bones can only move along one axis to bend or stretch.

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