NEET BIOLOGY

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

LOCOMOTION AND MOVEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an example of a hinge joint?
A
shoulders
B
neck
C
knee
D
eyes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is between knee joints. The knee joint is an example of a hinge joint that allows movement in one plane. In this knee joint, the bone doesn’t get rubbed with each other.

Detailed explanation-2: -[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-3: -Hinge joints are present in knees and elbows.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hinge joints, such as in the fingers, knees, elbows, and toes, allow only bending and straightening movements. Pivot joints. Pivot joints, such as the neck joints, allow limited rotating movements. Ellipsoidal joints.

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