Question

If the pivot joint was replaced by the ball and socket joint How would it alter our movement

Answer 1

Answer:

If pivot joint was replaced by the ball and socket joint then we could easily turn our neck 360 degree without any such obstructions.

Explanation:

In animal anatomy, a pivot joint (trochoid joint, rotary joint, lateral ginglymus) is a type of synovial joint. In pivot joints, the axis of a convex articular surface is parallel with the longitudinal axis of the bone.

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Answer 2

If a pivot joint was replaced by the ball and socket joint then we could easily turn our body parts such as arms and neck to 360 degrees.

Explanation:

• If a pivot joint was replaced by the ball and socket joint then we could easily turn our arms and neck to 360 degrees without any obstructions.
• A pivot joint is a synovial joint and it has one degree of freedom. pivot joints allow rotatory motion, This rotation can be internal or external.
• In external rotation, the arm is rotated outward while in internal rotation the arm is rotated in an inward direction.