Typical movement at a hinge joint includes
A) extension.
B) rotation.
C) gliding.
D) flexion.
E) both A and D

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The typical movement at a hinge joint includes extension (straightening of the joint) and flexion (bending of the joint), making choice E the best answer as it includes both A and D. Hinge joints, such as the elbow and knee, allow for movement in only one direction along one axis, which is usually back and forth rotation. Gliding (sliding past one another) is a movement found in plane joints, such as those found between the bones in the wrist and ankle.

Typical Movement at a Hinge Joint Includes