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When the head of humerus fits into gleno...

When the head of humerus fits into glenoid cavity, joint is

A

Ball and socket joint

B

Hinge joint

C

Pivot joint

D

Saddle joint

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A
Ball and socket joint is found in the glenohumeral joint of the shoulder, where the rounded head of the humerus (ball) rests in the cup like glenoid fossa (Socket) of the shoulder blade.
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