The Ankle Joint is an Example of A(n) ________ Joint

Question

The ankle joint is an example of a(n) ________ joint.
A) condylar
B) saddle
C) hinge
D) ball-and-socket
E) gliding

Accepted Answer

The ankle joint is a hinge joint, which means it only allows for movement in one plane, similar to how a door hinge only allows for movement in one direction. The movement at the ankle joint is primarily dorsiflexion (flexing the foot upward) and plantarflexion (extending the foot downward).