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Elbow joint is an example of:

  1. A
    hinge joint
  2. B
    gliding joint
  3. C
    ball and socket joint
  4. D
    pivot joint

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The elbow joint (and knee joint) is a hinge joint, which allows movement primarily in one plane (flexion and extension), similar to the hinge of a door.

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Elbow joint is an example of:
A
hinge joint
B
gliding joint
C
ball and socket joint
D
pivot joint

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