Which Joint Is the BEST Example of a Ball-And-Socket Joint

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which joint is the BEST example of a ball-and-socket joint?

• A)Shoulder joint
• B)Elbow joint
• C)Atlantoaxial joint
• D)Wrist carpal joint

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