A joint that permits free movement in only one direction is a
A)monaxial joint.
B)biaxial joint.
C)triaxial joint.
D)syndesmosis.
E)suture.

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A monaxial joint, also known as a uniaxial joint, permits free movement in only one direction, such as a hinge joint (elbow). B and C are incorrect because they describe joints that permit movement in two or three directions, respectively. D and E are both incorrect because they refer to other types of joints (a syndesmosis is a fibrous joint and a suture is a type of fibrous joint found only in the skull).

A Joint That Permits Free Movement in Only One Direction