Typical movements at a hinge joint include
A) extension and gliding.
B) rotation and inversion.
C) gliding and pronation.
D) flexion and rotation.
E) extension and flexion.

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Hinge joints allow movement in only one direction, like a door hinge. The typical movements at a hinge joint are extension (straightening of the joint) and flexion (bending of the joint). Therefore, the best choice is E, which includes extension and flexion.

Typical Movements at a Hinge Joint Include