Question

Elbow joint is an example of

• A. hinge joint
• B. gliding joint
• C. ball and socket joint cartilaginous joint - skull bones
• D. pivot joint fibrous joint - between phalanges.

Hint:

The 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. Examples are - knee joint and elbow joint.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Elbow joint is an example of the hinge joint.

The arm of the human body is composed of three bones that join together to form a hinge joint called the elbow. The upper arm bone (humerus) connects from the shoulder to the elbow which forms the top of the hinge joint. A hinge joint, a type of synovial joint, is a form of the freely movable joint allowing angular movement in one plane only, increasing and decreasing the angle between the bones. For e.g., the knee joint and the elbow joint. It provides uniaxial movement. 

So, the correct answer is option A 'Hinge joint'.