The type of joint in elbow of our forelimb undergoes similar movement as of the door joint of the house. Which joint is this?

The type of joint in elbow of our forelimb undergoes similar movement as of the door joint of the house. Which joint is this? Correct Answer <span style="">Hinge joint</span>

Concept :

Joints :

• Joints are the contact points between bones, or between bones and cartilages.
• The muscles generated force through joints which are used to carry the movement, where joints act as a fulcrum.
• Joints are important for all types of movements that involve the bony parts of the body.

Explanation :

• The joints are functionally classified on the basis of the type of movement they allow.
• There are six types of joints :

 1) Ball and socket joint 2) Pivotal joint 3) Hinge joint 4) Gliding joint  5) Saddle joint 6) Fixed joint

              Additional Information

• Saddle joints are those which allow movement in two planes. E.g. Joint of the thumb.
• Ellipsoid joints are those which allow movement in two planes i.e. back and front and side to side. E.g. joint in wrists.
• The bones of birds are hollow and the forelimbs are modified to form wings.