They connect bone to bone and help keep the joint together.
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They can absorb shock because of their elasticity, which protects the joint.
They help maintain correct posture and movement
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Ball and socket joint
Articulating bones are pelvis and femur (head of femur is 'ball' and cup in pelvis is 'socket')
Allows a large range of movement in all directions
Many muscles are used to move the hip joint, including the gluteals
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Adduction – movement towards the midline of the body. This occurs at the hip and shoulder, returning the arms and legs back to their original position from a jumping jack movement or when swimming breaststroke.
