Give the location of a ball and socket joint in a human body.
(N/A) ball and socket joint is present between the $Humerus$ bone and the glenoid cavity of the scapula of the pectoral girdle. This type of joint allows for movement of bones in all directions. Examples include the shoulder joint and the pelvic (hip) joint.
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