Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Ball-And-Socket Joint.
Ball-And-Socket Joint - as a noun
A freely moving joint in which a sphere on the head of one bone fits into a rounded cavity in the other bone
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
articulatio spheroideacotyloid jointenarthrodial jointenarthrosis14spheroid jointHypernyms (Closely Related)
articulatio synovialisdiarthrosis15synovial jointHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A joint that can rotate within a socket
Example Sentences
"The hip is a ball-and-socket joint that allows a wide range of motion."
"The shoulder joint is another example of a ball-and-socket joint."
"The ball-and-socket joint of the hip is vulnerable to dislocation."
"A ball-and-socket joint enables rotational movement in multiple directions."
"The knee joint is not a ball-and-socket joint but a hinge joint."
