Elbow joint is an example of:
hinge joint
gliding joint
ball and socket joint
pivot joint
Hinge joint is an example of synovial joint which are commonly known as freely movable joints. Hinge joints are present in the knee and elbow. Gliding joint is present between carpals, Ball and socket joint is present in shoulder and hips whereas pivot joint is present between atlas and axis; and between radius and ulna. Thus, the correct answer is option A.