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Question
Answer the following:
What is a ball and socket joint?
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Solution
The ball and socket joint is a movable joint. It consists of a bone that has a round head, which fits into a cup-like depression of another bone. This helps the bone to rotate freely. Examples of such joints are hip and shoulder joints.
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