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because the bones are shaped in a way that prevents them from moving to far backwards
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoBecause the joint is a 'hinged joint' with cartilage and ligaments stopping the joint bending backwards.
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∙ 12y agobecause it is an hinge joint
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∙ 13y agoBecaause it just floats inside your body.
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∙ 15y agognfyxgesty
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What type of joint found in the elbow?
It's a 'hinge' joint - it can only move in two directions (forward and back).
What is the difference between movable joint and elbow joint?
this is because the partially movable joint wont move as easy r quickly as that of the elbow joint.
What allows a chicken wing to move at the elbow?
The elbow is a hinge type joint, so it will flex and extend with minimal rotation.
Is the hinge joint strong?
A hinge joint allows bones to only move back and forth a ball and socket joint joint allows your arm to move in all directions.The ball and socket joint can rotate around. The hinge joint can only move up and down. Your ankle is a b&s joint, Your leg is a hinge joint.Ball-socket-joints allow your bones to have circular movement. Your shoulder and your hip have a ball-socket-joints,but the hinge joint lets your bones move backward and forward,the way a door moves. Your elbows,knees and fingers have hinge joints
What is a glinding joint?
A gliding joint is one that moves back and forth and allows the bone to move::) har.har
What type of joint found in the elbow?
It's a 'hinge' joint - it can only move in two directions (forward and back).
What is the difference between movable joint and elbow joint?
this is because the partially movable joint wont move as easy r quickly as that of the elbow joint.
Is bending the elbow an example of flexion?
yes because it allows the arm to move back and forth, like a door hingeThe elbow is a hinge joint.The elbow joint is a hinge joint.
Why can't elbow move backwards?
because it is an hinge joint
What allows a chicken wing to move at the elbow?
The elbow is a hinge type joint, so it will flex and extend with minimal rotation.
How do the joints hip knee shoulder elbow ankle move?
Joint Laxity
What is hinged joints?
A hinge joint is a joint that allows forward and backward movement. Your elbow and knee are hinge joints.
What does a human joint do?
It connects bones and allows them to bend and move (like your elbow and knees).
Why is the shoulder joint harder to move than the elbow joint?
The shoulder joint is not harder to move, it just moves differently. It is a ball and socket joint, giving it a wider range of movement, but the elbow is a synovial joint, which can only move in one direction. The reason that yo may find it harder to move your shoulder is because the muscles pulling it may be less developed and also it has to pull up an entire arm, not just a forearm.
What is a part of your body where two bones move called?
A Joint (I)?! Elbow, hip, knee, finger, jaw, neck, ankle A Joint (I)?!
Which joint movement is possible at the elbow?
The elbow is a hinge joint so it is able only to move in one direction However as a result of the way the bones and muscles are set up the joint as a whole is able to be moved radially to the arm for a limited distance.
Can you move your arm if it is broken?
No you can not move your wrist if you break your arm. You also cannot move your elbow this is if the break is below your elbow. If the break is above your elbow you cannot move your elbow or your shoulder.
