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प्रश्न
What is the ball and socket joint and where are they present in the body?
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उत्तर
In a ball and socket joint, the ball of one bone is fitted into the socket of another bone such that the ball can move in the socket. Such a joint always involves a long bone, which can move in all planes. This type of joint is found in pectoral girdle, glenoid cavity, femur and acetabulum of pelvic girdle.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What will happen if there are no joints in our body?
Joints of the bones help in the ______ of the body.
Answer the following:
What is a ball and socket joint?
There are ______ types of movable joints.
______ is an immovable joint.
The joint between the rib and breast bone is a fixed joint.
Write the type of joint which is used for the following movement:
A cricket bowler bowls the ball.
Ball and socket joints can be seen in ______.
Match the following and mark the correct option
| Column I | Column II |
| A. Sternum | i. Synovial fluid |
| B. Glenoid Cavity | ii. Vertebrae |
| C. Freely movable joint | iii. Pectoral girdle |
| D. Cartilaginous joint | iv. Flat bones |
Give the location of a ball and socket joint in a human body.
