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This is the simplest type of joint, found in your elbows, knees, fingers, and toes. It allows movement in only one direction. It is a ___________ joint

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The answer is hinge.

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Answer: Hinge Joints

Step-by-step explanation:

A hinge joint can be defined as the class of synovial joints that includes fingers, toes, ankles, elbows.

This joint is formed between two or more bones where the bones can only move along single axis.

It does not moves in both the directions. It provides strength to the different parts of the body through this joint. A hinge joint, also known as a ginglymus joint.

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