Is the elbow a pivot joint?

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2007-03-08 10:14:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

No the elbow is a hinge joint because it can't make a 180 degree turn

2007-03-08 10:26:05 · answer #1 · answered by gamer_boy242002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Elbow Pivot Joint

2017-01-16 08:17:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

No, the elbow is a hinge joint, it cannot surpass a range of motion that exceedes 180 degrees.

2007-03-08 13:23:54 · answer #3 · answered by Richard 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hi. Yes, I believe so. All motion of the arm about the elbow lies in a single plane.

2007-03-08 10:17:49 · answer #4 · answered by Cirric 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋