COTYLOID JOINT
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Cotyloid Joint.
Cotyloid 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 spheroideaball-and-socket jointenarthrodial jointenarthrosisspheroid jointHypernyms (Closely Related)
articulatio synovialisdiarthrosissynovial jointHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The cotyloid joint is formed by the acetabulum and the head of the femur."
"The cotyloid joint is a type of synovial joint."
"The cotyloid joint allows for a wide range of movements."
"Arthritis can affect the cotyloid joint."
"The cotyloid joint is located in the hip."
