Which of the Following Joints is an Example of a Ball-And-Socket

Question

Which of the following joints is an example of a ball-and-socket joint?
A) elbow
B) knee
C) ankle
D) wrist
E) shoulder

Accepted Answer

The ball-and-socket joint allows for a wide range of movement in all directions, similar to the movement of a ball in a socket. The shoulder joint is an example of a ball-and-socket joint as the rounded head of the humerus bone fits into the shallow socket of the scapula bone, allowing for a wide range of movement in the shoulder.