Which of the following diarthrotic joints allows for the greatest degree of movement?

Ball and socket

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Pivot

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Hinge

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Gliding

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Solution

The correct option is A Ball and socket
Ball and socket joint is a natural or manufactured joint or couplings, such as the hip joint, in which partially spherical lies in a socket, allowing multidirectional movement and rotation.
So, the correct option is 'Ball and socket'.

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