Question

Ball and socket joint is present in

• A. Wrist
• B. Fingers
• C. Neck
• D. Shoulder

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Shoulder

In ball and socket joint one of the bones forms a cup-like or socket-like structure where the other forms a ball like structure which fits in the cup. The bone having a ball or head can move freely in the joint in a number of directions. An example of such joints is shoulder and hip joints. These joints help in stretching or extending, folding or flexing addiction (towards midline) abduction (away from midline) and rotation of the limb.

Thus the correct answer is 'Shoulder'.