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What is the name of a joint that does flexion and extension and adduction and abduction, and internal and external rotation?

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The joint with the capability of flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, and internal/external rotation is the ball-and-socket joint. Examples of such joints are the shoulder and hip joints which are multiaxial, allowing for a wide range of movement including circumduction.

Step-by-step explanation:

The type of joint you are asking about is known as a ball-and-socket joint. This joint allows for a wide range of movements including flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, and internal/external rotation. The shoulder and hip joints are examples of this type of joint. These multiaxial joints not only allow for the mentioned movements but also for circumduction, which is the circular movement of the limb combining the sequences of flexion, adduction, extension, and abduction.

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