When a Joint Can Move in Only One Body Plane

Question

When a joint can move in only one body plane, it is called a joint.
A) uniaxial
B) biaxial
C) nonaxial
D) multiaxial

Accepted Answer

Uniaxial joints are types of synovial joints that allow movement in only one plane, such as hinge joints (e.g., elbow) and pivot joints (e.g., the joint between the first and second cervical vertebrae).