The ankle joint is an example of a(n) ________ joint.
A) condylar
B) saddle
C) hinge
D) ball-and-socket
E) gliding

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The ankle joint is a hinge joint, which means it only allows for movement in one plane, similar to how a door hinge only allows for movement in one direction. The movement at the ankle joint is primarily dorsiflexion (flexing the foot upward) and plantarflexion (extending the foot downward).

The Ankle Joint Is an Example of A(n) ________ Joint