Which of the Following Joints Is/are Capable of Circumduction

Question

Which of the following joints is/are capable of circumduction?
A)Elbow and knee
B)Shoulder and hip
C)Hip and knee
D)Shoulder, hip, elbow, and knee
E)Shoulder and elbow

Accepted Answer

Circumduction is a movement where a body part (such as an arm or leg) moves in a circle. The joints that are capable of circumduction are ball-and-socket joints (such as the shoulder or hip joint), which allow movement in multiple directions. The elbow and knee joints are hinge joints and only allow movement in one plane, so they cannot perform circumduction. Therefore, the best choice is B, which includes the shoulder and hip joints.