What type of joint is the shoulder joint?
A) Hinge
B) Ball and Socket
C) Pivot
D) Saddle
aanya.bansal Answered question August 28, 2024
The correct answer is B) Ball and Socket.
The shoulder joint, also known as the glenohumeral joint, is a ball-and-socket joint that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) to the scapula (shoulder blade). The rounded head of the humerus fits into the cup-like depression of the scapula, allowing for:
– Flexion (forward movement)
– Extension (backward movement)
– Abduction (outward movement)
– Adduction (inward movement)
– Rotation (circular movement)
aanya.bansal Answered question August 28, 2024