Diarthrosis joints permit a variety of movement and can be divided into six classes. The femur and hip connection would be considered which joint class?
- Ball-and-socket joint (enarthrosis, spheroidal joint)
- Hinge joint (ginglymus)
- Pivot joint (trochoid joint, rotary joint)
- Condyloid joint (condyloid articulation, ellipsoidal joint)
Answer
The correct answer is A) Ball-and-socket joint (enarthrosis, spheroidal joint).
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