Question

1. which of the following is an example of a ball and socket joint that allows extension, horizontal flexion, abduction, and rotation?

knee

wrist

shoulder

elbow

Explanation:

The shoulder is a ball - and - socket joint. It allows for a wide range of movements including extension (moving the arm backward), horizontal flexion (bringing the arm across the body), abduction (lifting the arm out to the side), and rotation (twisting the arm). The knee is a hinge joint (mainly flexion and extension), the wrist is a condyloid joint (flexion, extension, abduction, adduction), and the elbow is a hinge joint (flexion and extension).

Answer:

C. shoulder