Which type of joint is the hip joint?
A) hinge
B) ball-and-socket
C) saddle
D) ellipsoidal
B
Explanation:
A) The hip joint is not a hinge joint.
C) The hip joint is not a saddle joint.
D) The hip joint is not an ellipsoidal joint.
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