Question

Which structure is an example of a hinge joint?

Answer 1

Ankle joint, Knee joint, elbow joints are examples of hinge joints.

Step-by-step explanation:

Joints are the connection between the two bones. These are joined by a ligament. There are different types of joints. Hinge joints are coming under the freely movable joints / synovial joints.

Hinge means the hinges of the door. Such types of joints can move on a single plane around a transverse axis. The joint cavity is filled with synovial fluid.

This type of joints, bones are linked with each other like a hinge. Hinge joints are also called as ginglymus joints. e.g. Ankle, Knee, and elbow.

Answer 2

An example of a hinge joint is between the phalanges of the fingers and toes. A hinge joint is a type of synovial joint that includes the ankle, elbow, and knee joints. Hinge joints are formed between two or more bones where is permit to the bones to motion only in one plane (along one axis) to flex or extend.