Knee & Hip Joint Types: Hinge vs. Ball-and-Socket - Anatomy Explained
Hinge joint.
The knees and hips are both hinge joints, which means that they allow for movement in one plane only. The arms and shoulders are ball-and-socket joints, which means that they allow for movement in all planes.
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