Which of the following is an example of a ball-and-socket joint in the human body?

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The shoulder and hip joints are examples of ball-and-socket joints as they have a spherical head of one bone fitting into a cup-like depression of another bone, allowing for a wide range of motion in multiple directions. The jaw joint (temporomandibular joint) is a modified hinge joint, the finger joints are hinge joints, the elbow joint is a pivot joint, and the knee joint is a hinge joint with some rotational capability.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Ball-And-Socket