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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
Draw diagrams.
Types of joints
The place where two bones meet is termed as ______.
Why our backbone is slightly moveable?
Gliding allows ______.
Flat bones are seen in ______.
The bones need two important minerals which are ______ and ______.
Synovial fluid helps to reduce friction.
Match the following
| 1. | Humerus | a. | Forearm |
| 2. | Radius | b. | Leg |
| 3. | Tarsals | c. | Upper arm |
| 4. | Atlas | d. | vertebral column |
Which type of movement would have been possible if
our elbow had a fixed joint.
Name the type of joint between the following:
Between phalanges
