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What lubricates the freely movable joint at the shoulder?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Joint Type**: The shoulder joint is classified as a ball-and-socket synovial joint. This type of joint allows for a wide range of movement in multiple directions. 2. **Understand Joint Lubrication**: In synovial joints, lubrication is crucial for smooth movement. The lubrication helps to reduce friction between the moving parts of the joint. 3. **Identify the Lubricant**: The lubricant found in the shoulder joint is called synovial fluid. This fluid is essential for the proper functioning of the joint. ...
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ICSE-LOCOMOTIONA ND MOVEMENT -TEST YOUR PROGRESS ( VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS )
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  2. Which type of movable joint makes the hip joint?

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  3. What lubricates the freely movable joint at the shoulder?

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  9. Explain a synovial joint.

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  11. Name the heaviest and longest bone in the human body.

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