Question

The joint of femur with pelvic girdle is:

• A. hinge joint
• B. non-movable joint
• C. pivot joint
• D. ball and socket joint

Answer 1

The correct option is D ball and socket joint

The joint of the femur with pelvic girdle is a synovial - ball and socket joint. Where the ball like projection of the femur fits into the cup like acetabulum of the pelvic bone, with the movement being 360${}^0$ and the gap between the joint filled by synovial fluid.

So, the correct answer is 'ball and socket joint'