Question

What is a joint? Give one example of (a) ball and socket joint (b) hinge join​

Answer 1

Answer:

A joint --is the part-- of the body --- where two--- or-- more-- bones -- meet to ---allow-- movement. A joint-- is usually--- formed ---of fibrous-- connective--- tissue--- and ---cartilage. Also--- known --- as --articulation---- and--- arthrosis.

Step-by-step explanation:

* Example--- of --( a) ball-- and-- socket ---joint

::: Hip --joint--- , where --the --rounded ---head of --the ---femur ( ball )--- rests in--- the cup--- like-- acetabulum ( socket ) ---of the--- pelvis.

* Example--- of --( b ) ---Hinge--- joint

::: The --fingers ,-- toes , ---elbows,--- knees, and ankles---- contain ----hinge--- joint .