Asked in UHS MDCAT 2013 2013Moderate

The joint that allows the movement in several directions is called:

Correct answer: B. Ball and Socket joint

  • A. Hinge joint
  • B. Ball and Socket joint
  • C. Cartiligious joint
  • D. Fibrous joint

Explanation

Ball and socket joint allows movement in all directions as it enables movement around an indefinite number of axes.

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