Which of the following is an example of a ball an socket joint that allows extension,horizontal flexion, abduction, and rotation?

Question

Knee
Should
Wrist
Elbow

Answer 1

The joint that is an example of a ball-and-socket joint that allows for extension, horizontal flexion, abduction, and rotation is the shoulder joint. The shoulder is a highly mobile joint that permits a wide range of motion in multiple directions.

In contrast:

• The knee is primarily a hinge joint.
• The wrist is a complex joint allowing limited rotation and flexion/extension but is not a ball-and-socket.
• The elbow is also a hinge joint.

Therefore, the correct answer is Shoulder.