What Might Be a Major Disadvantage of Having a Ball-And-Socket

question 69

Multiple Choice

What might be a major disadvantage of having a ball-and-socket joint, rather than a hinge joint, in the human knee?

• A)decreased muscle strength
• B)decreased joint stability
• C)decreased joint flexibility
• D)a reduced angle of bend

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