Question

Which of the following are ball and socket joints ? A.Elbow Joint B. Shoulder Joint C.Knee Joint D. Hip Joint
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Answer 1

Answer:

Shoulder Joint

Explanation:

This is the correct answer!!!

Answer 2

Answer:

B. Shoulder joint and D. Hip joints are the only ball and socket joints in our body.

Explanation:

• There are four types of joints based on the allowance of movement that is possible: Ball and socket joint, Hinge joint, Pivot joint and Ellipsoidal joint.

• Ball and socket joints allow movement forward, backward, sideways and rotating motion.

• Ball and socket joint has 3 degrees of freedom. It provides the maximum movement of body parts.

• Knee joint and elbow joint are hinge joints. These are the types of joint that allows only bending and straightening motion.

• Pivot joints allow only limit rotational motion. Example can be neck joint.

• Ellipsoidal joints allows only types of movement except pivot movements. Example is wrist joint.