HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

THE HUMAN BODY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is an example of a ball-and-socket joint?
A
Wrist
B
Hip
C
Knee
D
Elbow
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Examples of this form of articulation are found in the hip, where the round head of the femur (ball) rests in the cup-like acetabulum (socket) of the pelvis; and in the shoulder joint, where the rounded upper extremity of the humerus (ball) rests in the cup-like glenoid fossa (socket) of the shoulder blade.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of Ball and Socket joint are; Hip joint, Shoulder joint. Hip Joint: This is the best example of a ball and socket joint. Hip contains articulation between the head of the femur bone and acetabulum of the pelvis bone.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hinge joints are used frequently in sport. The shoulders and hips are examples of ball and socket joints. These joints allow a wide range of movement in the human body and are used in a variety of sporting movements.

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