The hinge joint and ball and socket joints are the types of
Correct answer: A. Freely movable joints
- A. Freely movable joints
- B. Slightly movable joints
- C. Immovable joints
- D. None of these
Explanation
The hinge joint shows movement in one plane while the ball and socket joints allow movement in three planes. Both of them are freely moveable joints since they allow large movements.
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