This is the question for the letter J: Joints!
What type of joint is the shoulder?
A. Hinge
B. Pivot
C. Ball-and-socket
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The answer is C: Ball-and-socket
The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket
Both the hip and shoulders have ball-and-socket joints. This allows arms and legs to rotate and move in several planes.
The elbow and knee are hinge joints that allow movement in one plane.
The wrist and neck have pivot joints. The wrist allows the palm to be turned up and down. The head can move back and forth.