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Knee joint and elbow joint are examples of ______.

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Knee joint and elbow joint are examples of ______.

Options

  • Saddle joint

  • Ball and socket joint

  • Pivot joint

  • Hinge joint

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Solution

Knee joint and elbow joint are examples of hinge joint.

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Chapter 20: Locomotion and Movement - Exercises [Page 115]

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NCERT Exemplar Biology Exemplar [English] Class 11
Chapter 20 Locomotion and Movement
Exercises | Q 8. | Page 115

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