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Which of the following is a hinge joint? Wrist Jaw Shoulder Thumb

Which of the following is a hinge joint?
Wrist
Jaw
Shoulder
Thumb

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Among the options above JAW joint is a hinge joint.

Explanation:- a hinge joint is a type of Synovial joint which is formed between two bones and it is able to move alone one plane..here jaw joint which is also called as temporomandibular joint is a synovial articulation between the mandible bone below and temporal bone of our skull above and it is capable of moving through one axis.on the other hand jaw joint also can rotate sideways which is a characteristic of a ball and socket joint.

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