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Shoulder joint, toe joint, ankle joint, intervertebral joint.

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Identify the Joints**: The question lists four joints: shoulder joint, toe joint, ankle joint, and intervertebral joint. 2. **Shoulder Joint**: - Also known as the glenohumeral joint. - It is a ball and socket joint formed by the articulation between the glenoid cavity of the scapula and the proximal humerus. 3. **Toe Joint**: - The toe joint consists of three types: - **Metatarsophalangeal Joint**: Located at the base of the toe. - **Interphalangeal Joint**: Found in the middle of the toe. - **Distal Phalangeal Joint**: Located near the tip of the toe. 4. **Ankle Joint**: - This is a synovial joint located in the lower limb. - It is formed between the tibia (the larger leg bone) and the fibula (the smaller leg bone). 5. **Intervertebral Joint**: - Found in the vertebral column (spine). - It consists of three parts: - **Intervertebral Disc Joint**: Acts as a cushion between vertebrae. - **Facet Joints**: Two joints located on the back of each vertebra, allowing for movement and stability. ### Summary of Joints: - **Shoulder Joint**: Glenohumeral joint (ball and socket). - **Toe Joint**: Metatarsophalangeal, Interphalangeal, Distal Phalangeal joints. - **Ankle Joint**: Synovial joint between tibia and fibula. - **Intervertebral Joint**: Composed of intervertebral discs and facet joints. ---
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