Compare the ball and socket joint and hinge joint
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ball-and-socket joint:Joint where the ball-shaped surface of one bone fits into the cup-like shape of another; examples include the hip and shoulder. ...
hinge joint: Joint that only allows motion in two directions, forward and backward; examples include the knees and elbows.
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Ball-and-Socket joints are the most mobile of all synovial joints. They allow the bone with the ball head to be moved freely in all planes, Whereas hinge joints allow restricted movements in one plane only. They are capable of bearing heavy loads.
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