The two most common movements observed at hinge joints like the elbow are
A)elevation and flexion
B)adduction and abduction
C)depression and elevation
D)flexion and extension
E)all of the choices are correct

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The two most common movements observed at hinge joints like the elbow are flexion (bending the joint) and extension (straightening the joint). Therefore, option D, which includes both flexion and extension, is the correct answer. The other options either do not apply to hinge joints or do not represent the primary movements observed at hinge joints like the elbow.

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