difference between the joint in phalanges and the joints in girdles with Limbs

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A hinge joint or a joint in phalanges is a common class of synovial joint that includes the ankle, elbow, and knee joints,this type of joint allow movement in one plane only 
A pivot joint  or commonly known as ball and socket joint is a joint between two bones such that the convex surface of one bone is parallel to the axis of the other such that it provides free movement,It consists of a bone that has a round head which fits into a cup like depression of another bone. It is found in the hip, shoulder and neck.
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