Ball-and-socket joint
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| Ball-and-socket joint | |
|---|---|
| Term | Ball-and-socket joint |
| Short definition | a joint consisting of a ball-shaped bone that fits into a cup-shaped bone, making the joint free to rotate; examples include the hip and shoulder |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Ball-and-socket joint (definition) a joint consisting of a ball-shaped bone that fits into a cup-shaped bone, making the joint free to rotate; examples include the hip and shoulder
==Ball-and-socket joint (overview)==