The ball-and-socket joint of the hip is replaced with a pivot joint in which the femur is directly planted into the acetabulum. What movement(s) is/are now the only one(s) possible?

A. Abduction and adduction
B. Rotation
C. Circumduction
D. Flexion and extension


Answer: B

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