Friction is lessened in ball-and-socket joint by

Coelomic fluid

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Synovial fluid

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Pericardial fluid

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Solution

The correct option is A Synovial fluid
Synovial fluid is the pale yellow fluid that is present in every joint of the human body. It helps the bone able to slide past each other without causing damage to the ends of the bone. It means that synovial fluid lessens the friction in ball and socket joint. So, the correct answer is 'Synovial fluid'.

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Q. Assertion :Ball and socket joints are the most mobile joints. Reason: Synovial fluid is present here.

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

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i. Synovial joint a. Elbow joint

ii. Pivot joint b. Thumb joint

iii. Saddle joint c. Carpal bone in wrist

iv. Hinge Joint d. Hip joint

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