JAMB Biology 1999 Question 33

Question 33

Support and Movement

Use the diagram to answer questions 33 and 34. The structure labelled II articulates with III to form a

Diagram for this question
  1. A.sliding joint
  2. B.hinge joint
  3. C.pivot joint
  4. D.ball-and-socket joint.
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Answer: B (hinge joint)

Explanation

II and III meet at the elbow, which bends in one plane only, so it is a hinge joint.