The largest ball-and-socket joint in the body is the
A) hip.
B) shoulder.
C) knee.
D) interphalangeal joint.

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The hip joint is the largest ball-and-socket joint in the body. It is formed by the head of the femur (ball) fitting into the acetabulum of the pelvis (socket). The shoulder joint is also a ball-and-socket joint, but it is smaller than the hip joint. The knee joint is a hinge joint, not a ball-and-socket joint. The interphalangeal joint is a hinge joint found in the fingers and toes.

The Largest Ball-And-Socket Joint in the Body Is the