Locomotion and Movement Question 23

23. Elbow joint is an example of:

(a) hinge joint

(b) gliding joint

(c) ball and socket join

(d) pivot joint

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Answer : a

Hints & Solutions

(a) Elbow joint is an example of hinge joint. The elbow is a hinge joint; it can open and close like a door. Hinge joint is a form of diarthrosis (freely movable joint) that allows angular movement in one plane only, increasing or decreasing the angle between the bones e.g. elbow joint, knee joint etc.