Which of the following joints has the greatest range of motion, and involves the greatest number of movements?

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The shoulder joint has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body, and allows for movements in flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, internal rotation, and external rotation. In comparison, the knee joint primarily allows for flexion and extension, the hip joint allows for flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, medial and lateral rotation, and the ankle joint allows for dorsiflexion and plantar flexion.

Which of the Following Joints Has the Greatest Range of Motion