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What joint allows full movement and is in the knees and shoulders?

Patella


What joint that are in the knees and shoulders the allow you to move?

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What joint is in the shoulders and knees?

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A class of joint with great movement is a?

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Which type of joint allows your knee to bend?

a joint called the hinge joint allows you to bend and straighten your knees!!:)


Most moveable joint in body is?

Hmmm, lets ee. Elbows, shoulders, knees, fingers, toes....


A joint that only allows forward and backward motion?

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What is the difference between the joints at shoulders and knees?

yes the knee joint is stronger


Why can you rotate your shoulders in a circular motion but not your knees?

The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint - which allows for the greatest range of motion, while the knee is a pivotal hinge joint, because in the human body, there is no need for a knee that can rotate in any direction, but an arm that can do so is almost imperative.


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Hinge: Knee and Elbow Ball and Socket: Hip and Shoulder