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Ankle is a hinge joint. As it has 'pulley' shaped articular surfaces. Strong medial and lateral ligaments. And permits only two types of movements. Dorsiflexion and planter flex-ion. Movements are allowed in one plane around single axis.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoNo you're ankle is NOT a ball and socket joint. A ball and socket joint is a joint ware on part is a ball shaped end and the other is a indented area which the ball fits inside of to form the joint. You're hip is a ball and socket joint and so is you're shoulder.
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∙ 12y ago* it is neither because it is a gliding joint a hinge joint is in the knee and the elbow joint. The ball and socket joint is in the hips and the shoulder joint it is some thing other than
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∙ 12y agoHinge.
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Is the shoulder a ball-and-socket joint?
No; the elbow has a hinge joint, but does not have a ball and socket joint.
What are 4 types of movable joints in the skeleton?
The four movable joints are- 1. Ball and Socket joint(between humerus and pectoral girdle) 2. Hinge joint(Knee joint) 3. Pivot joint(between atlas and axis) 4. Gliding joint(between carpals).The four kinds of movable joints are hinge joint, ball-and-socket joint, pivot joint ,and gliding joint.~ A. K. =)four types of movable joints are hinge joint , ball-and-socket joint , pivot joint , and gliding joint.Ball-and-socket, Hinge, Pivot, and Gliding joints.The four types of the movable joints are the ball and socket joint, hinge joint, pivot joint, and gliding joint.
The elbow and knee are examples of?
The knee is an example of a hinge joint, not a ball-and-socket joint.
What joint allows the body to use the hips to climb the stairs?
Ball and socket:))))
What are 4 joint types in the human body?
Ball and SocketHingePivotGlidingThere are more than three if I remember right. The joints are: ball and socket, hinge, saddle, and gliding joints.There are actually 6 types of joints in the body Hinge joints-your elbows Saddle joints-your thumb Ball and socket-your hips Pivot joints-your neck Gliding joints-your ankles Immovable joints- your skull
What kind of joint is found in the hip and the ankle?
The hip joint is a ball and socket joint. The ankle joint is a hinge joint.
Which joint is responsible for a perfect football pass?
The Knee - Hinge joint Ankle - Condyloid Hip - Ball & Socket
Is the shoulder a ball-and-socket joint?
No; the elbow has a hinge joint, but does not have a ball and socket joint.
How is the movement of a hinge joint like the movement of a ball and socket joint?
Hinge joint only moves back and forth and ball and socket can perform circumduction,all directions
What are 4 types of movable joints in the skeleton?
The four movable joints are- 1. Ball and Socket joint(between humerus and pectoral girdle) 2. Hinge joint(Knee joint) 3. Pivot joint(between atlas and axis) 4. Gliding joint(between carpals).The four kinds of movable joints are hinge joint, ball-and-socket joint, pivot joint ,and gliding joint.~ A. K. =)four types of movable joints are hinge joint , ball-and-socket joint , pivot joint , and gliding joint.Ball-and-socket, Hinge, Pivot, and Gliding joints.The four types of the movable joints are the ball and socket joint, hinge joint, pivot joint, and gliding joint.
Is the hinge joint in the hand and wrist?
No, the Ball and socket joint is in the hand and wrist. An example of a hinge joint is the knee.
The knees and hips are similar to the arms and shoulders which represents the hinge joint and which represents the ball and socket joint?
Hinge: Knee and Elbow Ball and Socket: Hip and Shoulder
The elbow and knee are examples of?
The knee is an example of a hinge joint, not a ball-and-socket joint.
Is the hinge joint strong?
A hinge joint allows bones to only move back and forth a ball and socket joint joint allows your arm to move in all directions.The ball and socket joint can rotate around. The hinge joint can only move up and down. Your ankle is a b&s joint, Your leg is a hinge joint.Ball-socket-joints allow your bones to have circular movement. Your shoulder and your hip have a ball-socket-joints,but the hinge joint lets your bones move backward and forward,the way a door moves. Your elbows,knees and fingers have hinge joints
What joint allows the body to use the hips to climb the stairs?
Ball and socket:))))
What are 4 joint types in the human body?
Ball and SocketHingePivotGlidingThere are more than three if I remember right. The joints are: ball and socket, hinge, saddle, and gliding joints.There are actually 6 types of joints in the body Hinge joints-your elbows Saddle joints-your thumb Ball and socket-your hips Pivot joints-your neck Gliding joints-your ankles Immovable joints- your skull
What is a ball-and-socket joint for?
Ball-and-socket joints allow a wider range of motion than hinge joints.
