Asked by Naina Sehgal on Sep 23, 2024

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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

Circumduction

A movement at a synovial joint where the limb moves in a circle.

Shoulder

A complex structure involving bones, joints, muscles, and tendons, facilitating a wide range of arm movements.

Hip

A body region where the thigh bone (femur) joins with the pelvis, forming a ball-and-socket joint that allows for movement in several directions.

  • Identify specific joints capable of performing complex movements like circumduction.
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Erica Scott3 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The shoulder and hip joints are the ones capable of circumduction. Circumduction is a movement that involves the combination of flexion, abduction, adduction, and extension, which allows the limb to move in a circular motion. The elbow and knee joints are hinge joints and can only perform angular movements. The hip and knee joints are also hinge joints but allow for limited rotation and circumduction. However, the shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint, and the hip joint is a synovial joint, which permits a broad range of movement, including circumduction.