Question

Give an example of a ball-and-socket joint, which has the greatest range of motion, allowing movement in several directions.

Answer 1

shoulder

There are a variety of types of movable joints, which are illustrated in Figure below . The joints are classified by how they move. For example, a ball-and-socket joint , such as the shoulder, has the greatest range of motion, allowing movement in several directions. Other movable joints, including hinge joints such as the knee, allow less movement.