(A) The knee joint is the articulation between the femur and the tibia (and fibula). It allows movement primarily in one plane (flexion and extension)

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(A) The knee joint is the articulation between the femur and the tibia (and fibula). It allows movement primarily in one plane (flexion and extension),which is characteristic of a hinge joint. Therefore,the joint between the femur and the tibio-fibula is classified as a hinge joint.

Class 11 Biology Locomotion and Movement Joints

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The joint between the femur and the tibio-fibula is a:

A
Hinge joint
B
Saddle joint
C
Pivot joint
D
Imperfect joint

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Match List-$I$ with List-$II$.

List-$I$ List-$II$

$A$. Cartilaginous Joint $I$. Between flat skull bones

$B$. Ball and Socket Joint $II$. Between adjacent vertebrae in vertebral column

$C$. Fibrous Joint $III$. Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb

$D$. Saddle Joint $IV$. Between Humerus and Pectoral girdle

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List-$I$	List-$II$
$A$. Cartilaginous Joint	$I$. Between flat skull bones
$B$. Ball and Socket Joint	$II$. Between adjacent vertebrae in vertebral column
$C$. Fibrous Joint	$III$. Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb
$D$. Saddle Joint	$IV$. Between Humerus and Pectoral girdle