Question 5 — Which type of joint - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 3 - Tissues in Action (Exploration)

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Which type of joint is involved when you bend your knees and ankles?
(i) Ball and socket (ii) Hinge (iii) Pivot
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The correct option is (ii) Hinge.

The knee and ankle bend in one direction, like a door hinge, so they are hinge joints.

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