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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
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Between pubic bones in the pelvic girdle
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| 2. | Radius | b. | Leg |
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