What Might Be a Major Disadvantage of Having a Ball

question 67

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 joint flexibility
• B) Decreased muscle strength
• C) Reduced ability to move the lower leg
• D) Decreased joint stability

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