Practice mode Support and Movement

The hip and shoulder joints are examples of ____.

Correct answer B. ball-and-socket joints

Explanation

A rounded head (femur or humerus) fits into a cup-shaped socket (acetabulum or glenoid cavity), allowing movement in all planes including rotation.

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