167. Which bone forms the socket of the hip joint? A) Femur B) Tibia C) Fibula D) Pelvis E) Patella 168. Which bone is located on the posterior side of the pelvis and forms part of the socket of the hip joint? A) Ilium B) Ischium C) Pubis D) Femur E) Sacrum 169. What type of joint is the knee joint? A) Ball and socket joint B) Hinge joint C) Pivot joint D) Gliding joint E) Condyloid joint 170. Which bones form the knee joint? A) Femur and tibia B) Humerus and radius C) Scapula and clavicle D) Carpals and metacarpals E) Tibia and fibula 171. What is the name of the cartilage that covers the ends of the femur and tibia bones in the knee joint? A) Meniscus B) Articular cartilage C) Hyaline cartilage D) Fibrocartilage E) Elastic cartilage 172. What type of joint is the knee joint? A) Ball and socket joint B) Hinge joint C) Pivot joint D) Gliding joint E) Condyloid joint
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