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GK QUESTION#3830

The human shoulder joint is an example of a ______ joint.

  1. Afixed
  2. Bpivotal
  3. Chinge
  4. Dball and socketCorrect answer
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D. ball and socket

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The glenohumeral joint of the shoulder is a ball-and-socket synovial joint. The humeral head articulates with the glenoid cavity, allowing movement in multiple planes.

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