Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. Although saddle joints are biaxial like condylar and hinge joints, they provide a greater amount of motion than either condylar or hinge joints.

2. The knee joint is the most freely moving joint in the human body.

3. Although both the shoulder and hip are ball-and-socket joints, the hip is more stable because of its role in weight bearing and locomotion.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE

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