Humerus fits into glenoid cavity is example of

Ball and socket joint

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Pivot joint

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Peg and socket joint

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Condyloid joint

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Solution

The correct option is A Ball and socket joint
Ball and socket joint is a synovial joint (i.e. movable joint) which is found in humerus in fitting into glenoid cavity and femur in the acetabulum.

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Which one of the following statements is true?

(a) Head of humerus bone articulates with acetabulum of pectroral girdle.

(b) Head of humerus bone articulates with glenoid cavity of pectoral girdle.

(d) Head of humerus bone articulates with a glenoid cavity of pelvic girdle.

	Column-I		Column-II
a.	Shoulder joint	(i)	Scapula
b.	Triangular flat bone	(ii)	Articulates with acromion
c.	11 $^{t h}$ and 12 $^{t h}$ pair of ribs	(iii)	Floating ribs
d.	Collar bone	(iv)	Glenoid cavity articulates with humerus

Glenoid cavity articulates:

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