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[[Image:Vertebral column.png|250px|thumb|Human vertebral column]] | [[Image:Vertebral column.png|250px|thumb|right|Human vertebral column]] | ||
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=== Ball and Socket === | === Ball and Socket === | ||
[[Image:Shoulder.gif|250px|thumb|left|The shoulder is an example of a ball and socket joint]] | |||
The ball and socket joint allows for increased range of movement. The best examples of this type of joint are the shoulder and hip joints. | The ball and socket joint allows for increased range of movement. The best examples of this type of joint are the shoulder and hip joints. |
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