Ans: D. Because the movement of the elbow joint is determined by ridges and flanges on the humerus.
Why is twisting movement not allowed at the elbow joint?
A. Because the end of the humerus fits into a broad, shallow depression near the end of the ulna.
B. Because it only allows movement in two planes.
C. Because the elbow joint is a ball-and-socket joint.
D. Because the movement of the elbow joint is determined by ridges and flanges on the humerus.
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