Biology Support & Movement ETEA 2023 Retake
PMDC Verified Question 27 of 75
Hip joint and shoulder joint are example of:
A
Cartilaginous joint
B
Synovial joint
C
Hinge joint
D
Ball and socket joint
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option D: Ball and socket joint
Concept:

Functional classifications of highly mobile synovial joints.

Formula:

N/A (Conceptual)

Solution:

  • The hip and shoulder require extreme mobility, allowing for flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and full circumduction.


  • This 360-degree, multi-axial freedom is strictly facilitated by a spherical bone head fitting into a cup-like depression, mechanically defining a ball and socket joint.


Why other options are incorrect:

While they are technically synovial joints, 'ball and socket' is the highly specific and exact answer required for this joint class. Hinge joints (elbow) restrict movement to one plane.

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