JAMB Biology 2017 Objective — Question 18

Question 18 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The joint between the femur and tibia is known as

A. A. hinge jointCorrect
B. B. ball-and-socket joint
C. C. pivot joint
D. D. gliding joint

Explanation

The knee joint (between femur and tibia) is a hinge joint, allowing movement in one plane, like the elbow.

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