The elbow, working like a door hinge, is an example of a:

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D. Hinge joint

1. It bends and straightens in one plane only.
2. The comparison is with a door.
3. So it is a hinge joint.
_Source: OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 9, Joints._

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Pivot joint

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Plane joint

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Saddle joint

The elbow, working like a door hinge, is an example of a:

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