Which of the following joints is/are capable of circumduction?
A)Elbow and knee
B)Shoulder and hip
C)Hip and knee
D)Shoulder, hip, elbow, and knee
E)Shoulder and elbow

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The shoulder and hip joints are the ones capable of circumduction. Circumduction is a movement that involves the combination of flexion, abduction, adduction, and extension, which allows the limb to move in a circular motion. The elbow and knee joints are hinge joints and can only perform angular movements. The hip and knee joints are also hinge joints but allow for limited rotation and circumduction. However, the shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint, and the hip joint is a synovial joint, which permits a broad range of movement, including circumduction.

Which of the Following Joints Is/are Capable of Circumduction