Question

In which part of the body is a ball-and-socket joint found? joint a: wrist joint b: elbow joint c: hip joint d: knee

Answer 1

The ball-and-socket joint is located in the hip, where the femur's head articulates with the hip bone's socket, providing a wide range of motion.

Step-by-step explanation:

A ball-and-socket joint is found in the hip and the shoulder of the human body. These joints provide a wide range of motion, allowing for movements in multiple directions. For instance, the hip joint consists of the head of the femur (ball) fitting into the acetabulum of the hip bone (socket). This type of joint is classified as a multiaxial diarthrosis, because it allows movement around multiple axes. Accordingly, the correct answer to the question is c. hip joint.

Answer 2

Answer: joint c: hip joint

Step-by-step explanation:

• the hip joint is categorized as a ball and socket joint that allows for the body to sustain it weight and allows for large freedom of motion
• The socket, also known as the acetabulum is found in the pelvis
• The ball part of the joint is found at the top of the thighbone (femur) and connects with the socket to form the hip joint