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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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| List - I | List - II | ||
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| (b) | Cranium | (ii) | Flat bone |
| (c) | Sternum | (iii) | Fibrous joints |
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