Typical Movements at a Hinge Joint Include

question 156

Multiple Choice

Typical movements at a hinge joint include

• A) extension and gliding.
• B) rotation and inversion.
• C) gliding and pronation.
• D) flexion and rotation.
• E) extension and flexion.

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Definitions:

Short Stature

A condition characterized by height considerably below the average for the age and sex of an individual.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions, including growth and metabolism.

Endocrine Glands

Endocrine system glands which secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, thereby regulating different body functions.

Master Gland

A term often used to describe the pituitary gland due to its role in controlling several other hormone-secreting glands.