What is a joint ?
Name any two
types of joints in the human
body with examples of each.
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A joint is the part of the body where two or more bones meet to allow movement. Generally speaking, the greater the range of movement, the higher the risk of injury because the strength of the joint is reduced. The six types of freely movable joint include ball and socket, saddle, hinge, condyloid, pivot and gliding .
Two types of joints in human body are
Hinge joints
The elbow is an example of a hinge joint .
Pivot joints
An example of a pivot joint is the joint of the first and second vertebrae of the neck that allows the head to move back and forth .
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