Practice Question
The hip is an example of which of the following type of joints?
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Correct Answer:
Ball-and-socket
Rationale:
💎 The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint, where the head of the femur (ball) fits into the acetabulum of the pelvis (socket).
💎 This joint type allows for a wide range of motion in multiple directions, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and circumduction.
💎 Ball-and-socket joints are highly mobile and found only in the hip and shoulder.
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- Category: ATI TEAS
- Subcategory: Science Exam(s)
- Domain: Science~2025
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