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Joints

Question 9 • GA-Essentials of Healthcare

The shoulder joint is an example of antify Joints and Jointpper Limb

Answer
A
pivot joint.
B
hinge joint.
C
saddle joint.
D
ball and socket joint.

Explanation

The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint: the rounded head of the upper-arm bone fits into a shallow socket in the shoulder blade. This structure allows movement in many directions, including rotation, unlike a hinge joint, which mainly bends and straightens.

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