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The shoulder joint is a type of __________?

Correct answer: B. Ball & socket Joint

  • A. Condyloid joint
  • B. Ball & socket Joint
  • C. Hinge joint
  • D. Saddle joint

Explanation

The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint formed by the head of the humerus and the glenoid cavity of the scapula. Its wide range of movement is greater than that of a hinge joint, but it is also less stable.

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