Joint between femur and acetabulum is Known as

Hinge joint

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Saddle joint

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Gliding joint

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Ball and socket joint

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Solution

The correct option is D Ball and socket joint
Hip joint (a type of ball and socket joint) found between head of femur and acetabulum of pelvic girdle

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Similar questions

Knee joint and elbow joints are examples of

(a) saddle joint

(b) ball and socket joint

(d) hinge joint

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Match the joint with the bone they join.

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

V. Ball and socket Joint e. Knee joint

Vi. Condyloid joint f. Neck (axis and atlas)

(i) Ball and socket joint	- Between humerus and pectoral girdle
(ii) Pivot joint	- Between carpal and metacarpal
(iii) Saddle joint	- Between atlas and axis
(iv) Gliding joint	- Between the carpals
(v) Fibrous joint	- In flat skull bones

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