Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Joints - Figure 9.13 - Page 279: 1

Answer

Hinge joints allow movements in one plane only. The movements allowed at the elbow joints are flexion and extension.

Work Step by Step

The elbow joint, and the joints between the phalanges are hinge joints; the only motions that they permit are flexion and extension.
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