Which of the following joints allows for circumduction as a movement?

Circumduction is a complex movement that involves flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction in a circular motion. This motion can be observed at joints that have a certain range of motion, primarily those classified as ball-and-socket or synovial joints.

The wrist joint, which is a synovial joint, allows for a degree of circumduction due to the arrangement of its various components, including the radiocarpal and midcarpal joints. However, the movement is somewhat limited compared to more flexible joints.

The hip joint is a classic example of a ball-and-socket joint that allows for extensive circumduction. This movement is facilitated by the structure of the hip, which consists of the spherical head of the femur fitting into the acetabulum, allowing for a wide range of motion in multiple planes.

While the ankle joint has some range of motion, it primarily facilitates actions like dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, inversion, and eversion, and it does not typically exhibit circumduction in the manner seen at the hip or wrist joints.

Given that both the wrist and hip joints are capable of allowing circumduction to some extent, the choice indicating both A (ankle joint) and B (wrist joint