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What type of joint is shoulder?

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The shoulder is one of the best known "ball-&-socket joints." It is a freely moveable joint.

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A ball and socket joint. The easiest way to tell is it moves 360 degrees. If a bone moves 90 Degrees it is a hinge joint.

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