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Question 4 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

Which of the following types of joints permit rotation? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Answer
A
hinge joint
B
pivot joint
C
gliding joint
D
ball and socket joint

Explanation

Pivot joints allow one bone to rotate around another, as when you turn your head from side to side. Ball-and-socket joints allow rotation in many directions, including a circular motion. Hinge joints mainly bend and straighten, while gliding joints allow bones to slide past one another.

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