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They are hinge joints. The elbow has only one plane of motion (flexion & extension); however, the knee is considered a "modified hinge" because it has the flexion & extension as well as a rotational (pivot) component as well
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The patella, commonly known as the kneecap, is the bone found in your knee joint. In your elbow joint, the bone found is the olecranon, which is the bony tip of the ulna.
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Elbows knees and fingers are what type of joint?
Elbows, knees, and fingers are hinge joints, which allow movement along one plane in a back-and-forth motion.
Where hinge joints are located?
The knee is a hinge joint. All the other joints have a certain amount of side movement. 2nd Answer: The elbows are also classified as hinge joints - other than size, they are almost identical to knee joints.
What condition is a common skin disorder characterized by flare ups in which red papules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows knees scalp or buttocks?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder characterized by red, scaly patches that can occur on various parts of the body, such as the elbows, knees, scalp, and buttocks. It is an autoimmune condition that causes the skin cells to grow at an accelerated rate, resulting in the formation of these distinctive plaques.
What is A strong flexible supportive substance found between bones and wherever great strength is needed is called?
The strong, flexible, and supportive substance found between bones is called cartilage. Cartilage serves as a cushion between bones, allowing for smooth joint movement and absorbing shock. It is found in various parts of the body where flexibility and strength are needed, such as the knees, elbows, and spine.
Does osteoarthritis most often affects the wrists and elbows?
Osteoarthritis most commonly affects weight-bearing joints like the knees, hips, and spine. It can also affect the hands, particularly the joints at the base of the thumb and the end joints of the fingers. Wrists and elbows are less commonly affected by osteoarthritis.
Name 4 places in your body where joints are found?
Joints are found in the: Shoulders Knees Elbows Wrists
Is the condyle a depression or projection?
projection. The bumps of bone around your knees and elbows are almost all called condyles.
Cartilage is found in?
Cartilages are found in ears, knees and elbows, between the ribs, between tendons and ligaments and nose
Your knees, elbows, and fingers are called?
Joints
Is it possible for teens to have arthritis in the knees or elbows?
Yes it is possible for teens to have arthritis in the knees and elbows. When arthritis is genetically transmitted, the teens also get affectected with it.
What does joints do?
Allow movement. Your elbows and knees are joints.
What kind of joint are the elbows and the knees?
The knees, toes, and fingers are all hinge synovial joints.
How does a spider-monkey look?
brown with black on there elbows and knees
Where in the body is the hinge located?
the hinge in located in elbows and knees.
What are the release dates for The Ultimate Fighter - 2005 Knees and Elbows 2-8?
The Ultimate Fighter - 2005 Knees and Elbows 2-8 was released on: USA: 10 October 2005
How do you think you shot a basketball?
bring your elbows in and bend your knees. then jump
What is the name for your joints at your knees and elbows?
the elbow and knee are hinge joints
