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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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Alongside is shown a diagrammatic skeletal of synovial j oint.
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(d) Name the parts 1 to 5. 2
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Irregular bones are seen in ______.
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Name the type of joint between the following:
Femur/acetabulum
