The Elbow and Knee are Examples of a _______ Joint

Question

The elbow and knee are examples of a _______ joint.
A) gliding
B) pivot
C) hinge
D) saddle

Accepted Answer

The elbow and knee joints are both hinge joints. Hinge joints are capable of bending and straightening movements in one plane, like the opening and closing of a door. The other joint types listed (gliding, pivot, saddle) do not have the same range of motion as hinge joints and are not typically found at the elbow or knee.