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Why would a ball-and-socket joint at the knees create problems for walking?
There is not a ball and socket joint at the knee. It is a complex hinge joint. The knee joint begins to wear out from walking and carrying most of our weight. As we age, the socket may need to be replaced. If we walked up and down the Empire State Building 10,000 times, that is how much walking we will do in a life time.
What movement doess a ball and socket joint allow?
Walking.
What type of joint does the femur and hip bone create?
ball and socket joint
What are three types of joints involved in walking?
Three types of joints involved in walking are the hip joint, knee joint, and ankle joint. These joints work together to allow for smooth and coordinated movement during walking, providing stability and mobility.
Name a ball and socket joint?
The hip joint is a ball and socket joint.
Where is the balloon and socket joint?
Balloon socket joint is not there in human body. You have ball and socket joint in your body. Shoulder joint and hip joint are the example of this type of joint.
What type of synovial joint is the shoulder joint?
The joint in your shoulder is a Ball & Socket Joint.
What is an anatomical example of a Ball and Socket Joint?
The hip joint is an example of a ball and socket joint in the human body. The rounded head of the femur (thigh bone) fits into the cup-shaped socket of the acetabulum in the pelvis, allowing for a wide range of movement. This joint provides stability and mobility for activities like walking, running, and jumping.
Is your shoulder a pivot joint?
No. The shoulder is a ball and socket joint and not a pivot joint.
What kind of joint is the shoulder?
The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint, where the rounded head of the humerus bone articulates with the shallow socket of the scapula. This joint allows for a wide range of motion in the shoulder.
What is the range of a human ball and socket?
The range of motion for a ball and socket joint in the human is determined by the depth of the socket. The hip joint has a fairly limited range of motion because the hip socket is deep. In contrast, the shoulder joint has almost 300 degrees of motion because the shoulder socket is shallow.
Where in the body is the ball and socket?
A human's shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint.
