Question

Which of these is an example of hinge joint?

• A. Between the carpals
• B. Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb
• C. Knee joint
• D. Between atlas and axis

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Knee joint

• An example of hinge joint is the knee joint.

• It is a type of synovial joint.

• Hinge joints are also present at the ankles, interphalangeal joints and elbows.

• It allows movement along only one axis.