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The Nervous System — Unit test

Question 15 • 24 - 25 CR - Biology B (0411KB)

Which description applies to hinge joints?

Answer
A
allows for a wide range of movement and rotation
B
allows back-and-forth and side-to-side movement but limited rotation
C
allows for side-to-side movement but limited rotation
D
allows for simple angular movement

Explanation

Hinge joints move mainly in one plane, like a door hinge: they bend and straighten, producing simple angular movement. They do not allow the wide rotation of a ball-and-socket joint, so D, “allows for simple angular movement,” is correct.

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