Ball-and-socket Joint — synonyms, definition

1. ball-and-socket joint (Noun)

5 synonyms
articulatio spheroidea cotyloid joint enarthrodial joint enarthrosis spheroid joint
2 definitions

ball-and-socket joint (Noun) — A freely moving joint in which a sphere on the head of one bone fits into a rounded cavity in the other bone.

ball-and-socket joint (Noun) — A joint that can rotate within a socket.

4 types of
articulatio synovialis diarthrosis joint synovial joint
7 types
articulatio coxae articulatio humeri coxa hip hip joint shoulder shoulder joint
1 part
socket