ANATOMY
MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Hinge
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Ball and socket
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A ball and socket joint allows greater movement as compared to a hinge joint. A typical hinge joint allows movement in a single plane such as backward, forward, down and up movements. A ball and socket joint, on the other hand, allows movement in all directions such as rotational movements.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ball-and-socket joints, such as the shoulder and hip joints, allow backward, forward, sideways, and rotating movements.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ball-and-socket joints possess a rounded, ball-like end of one bone fitting into a cup-like socket of another bone. 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.