The joint which allows rotation in a complete circle is known as a _______.
A
hinge joint
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B
pivot joint
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C
ball and socket
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D
cranial
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Solution
The correct option is C ball and socket The ball and socket joint is a type of synovial joint in which one bone is hooked into the hollow space of another bone. This type of joint helps in rotatory movement. An example ball and socket joint are the shoulders. It enables the bone to move in many places.