Asked by
Bailey Donahue
on Dec 13, 2024Verified
Which joint is a ball-and-socket joint?
A) Atlanto-axial
B) Dentoalveolar
C) Glenohumeral
D) Intervertebral
Ball-and-Socket Joint
A highly mobile joint in which a spherical end of one bone fits into a round socket of another, allowing for movement in multiple directions.
Glenohumeral
Referring to the glenohumeral joint, the ball and socket joint where the arm (humerus bone) connects to the shoulder blade (scapula).
Atlanto-axial
Pertaining to the joint formed between the atlas (first cervical vertebra) and the axis (second cervical vertebra) which enables head rotation.
- Present an overview of joint types, highlighting their structural distinctions and allowable movements.
Verified Answer
HP
Learning Objectives
- Present an overview of joint types, highlighting their structural distinctions and allowable movements.