Ball And Socket Joint (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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  1. a joint in which the rounded end of one bone fits into a cuplike end of the other bone, allowing for relatively free rotary motion, as at the hip or shoulder.
  2. a similar joint between rods, links, pipes, etc., consisting of a ball-like termination on one part held within a concave, spherical socket on the other.
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  1. a coupling between two rods, tubes, etc, that consists of a spherical part fitting into a spherical socket, allowing free movement within a specific conical volume
  2. a bony joint, such as the hip joint, in which a rounded head fits into a rounded cavity, allowing a wide range of movement
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