Itâs believed that up to 80 percent of a personâs height is determined by genetics; however, the research shows that itâs not just genes directly related to bone growth that are associated with growing tall.
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Hinge joints, such as the elbow and knee, limit movement in only one direction so that the angle between bones can increase or decrease at the joint. The limited motion at hinge joints provides for more strength and reinforcement from the bones, muscles, and ligaments that make up the joint.