BALL-AND-SOCKET JOINT Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the phrase ball-and-socket joint. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the phrase ball-and-socket joint. (close relations)

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Definition of BALL-AND-SOCKET JOINT

Best Alternative Words for BALL-AND-SOCKET JOINT


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	enarthrosis				nounn
	noun • a freely moving joint in which a sphere on the head of one bone fits into a rounded cavity in the other bone
	articulatio spheroidea				nounn
	noun • a freely moving joint in which a sphere on the head of one bone fits into a rounded cavity in the other bone
	cotyloid joint				nounn
	noun • a freely moving joint in which a sphere on the head of one bone fits into a rounded cavity in the other bone
	enarthrodial joint				nounn
	noun • a freely moving joint in which a sphere on the head of one bone fits into a rounded cavity in the other bone
	spheroid joint				nounn
	noun • a freely moving joint in which a sphere on the head of one bone fits into a rounded cavity in the other bone

Best Hypernyms For BALL-AND-SOCKET JOINT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ball-and-socket joint, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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