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Types of Joints

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Differentiate between.
Ball-and-Socket joint and hinge joint.

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Ball-and-Socket joints are the most mobile of all synovial joints. They allow the bone with the ball head to be moved freely in all planes, Whereas hinge joints allow restricted movements in one plane only. They are capable of bearing heavy loads.

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Q. Match the words with the correct figures and mention their functioning.
Pelvic girdle Ball-and-socket joint Pectoral girdle Hinge joint Pivot joint

Figure a. ___________________

Figure b. ___________________

Figure c. ___________________

Figure d. ___________________

Which type of movable joint is present in this X-Ray?

(a) ball and socket joint
(b) slightly movable
(c) pivot joint
(d) hinge joint

Q. Which among the following are synovial joints?
1.Ball and socket joint
2.Pivot joint
3.Hinge joint
4.Cartilaginous joint

Q. Write two examples for each of the following.

1.	Vertebrates	.....................	.....................
2.	Invertebrates	.....................	.....................
3.	Ball-and-socket joints	.....................	.....................
4.	Hinge joints	.....................	.....................
5.	Gliding joints	.....................	.....................

A. Pivot	1. Elbow
B. Gliding	2. Shoulder
C. Ball and socket	3. Neck
D. Hinge	4. Wrist

Match the following and select the correct answer.

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