ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Allow bones to move in almost any direction
A
Pivotal joint
B
Ball and socket joint
C
Hinge joint
D
Gliding joint
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ball and socket joint – the rounded head of one bone sits within the cup of another, such as the hip joint or shoulder joint. Movement in all directions is allowed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ball and socket joint: It is a joint in which the rounded end of one bone fits into the cavity (hollow space) of the other bone. Such a joint allows movements in all directions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ball-and-Socket Joints This organization allows the greatest range of motion, as all movement types are possible in all directions. Examples of ball-and-socket joints are the shoulder and hip joints (Figure 19.32).

Detailed explanation-4: -Hinge joints are found at the elbow and knee and they only allow movement in one direction or in only one plane. For instance, human fingers, toes, elbows, knees, and ankles contain hinge joints.

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