Name the type of synovial joint for each of the following: shoulder,elbow,ankle,and thumb.
A)shoulder: ball-and-socket; elbow: hinge; ankle: plane; thumb: saddle.
B)shoulder: ball-and-socket; elbow: plane; ankle: condylar; thumb: plane
C)shoulder: saddle; elbow: hinge; ankle: pivot; thumb: plane
D)shoulder: condylar; elbow: plane; ankle: hinge; thumb; hinge
E)shoulder: ball-and-socket; elbow: hinge; ankle: condylar; thumb: hinge

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The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint, as it allows movement in multiple directions with a wide range of motion. The elbow joint is a hinge joint, allowing movement in only one direction (flexion and extension). The ankle joint is a plane joint, allowing sliding and gliding movements. The thumb joint is a saddle joint, allowing a greater range of motion with flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction. Overall, option A correctly identifies the type of synovial joint for each of the given joints.

Name the Type of Synovial Joint for Each of the Following