NEET BIOLOGY

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

LOCOMOTION AND MOVEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hip and shoulder have examples of this type of joint
A
ball and socket
B
condyloid
C
hinge
D
gliding
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In ball and socket joint globe like head of one bone fits into cup like concavity of another bone. The types of movements possible are flexion, extension, internal rotation, lateral rotation, abduction, adduction and circumduction. Examples of ball and socket joint are shoulder joint and hip joint.

Detailed explanation-2: -The hip and the shoulder are both ball and socket joints that have cartilage, ligaments, labrum, and a surrounding capsule. There are some differences between these joints that influence the treatment for injuries and painful conditions. The hip is much more constrained or inherently stable than the shoulder.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of mobile joints include the following: Ball-and-socket joints. Ball-and-socket joints, such as the shoulder and hip joints, allow backward, forward, sideways, and rotating movements.

Detailed explanation-4: -The shoulder and wrist joint belong to the category of ball and socket joint. It is a type of synovial joint in which the ball-shaped surface of one rounded bone fits into the cup-like depression of another bone.

Detailed explanation-5: -The shoulder is a strong and flexible ball-and-socket joint that connects the arm to the torso, and it is considered one of the most mobile parts of body. It is responsible for: Moving and rotating the upper arm.

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