Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Spheroid Joint.
Spheroid 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 jointcotyloid jointenarthrodial jointenarthrosisHypernyms (Closely Related)
articulatio synovialisdiarthrosissynovial jointHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The shoulder joint is a spheroid joint that allows for a wide range of movement."
"The hip joint is another example of a spheroid joint in the body."
"The spheroid joint in the knee allows for flexion and extension."
"The ankle joint is not a spheroid joint but a hinge joint."
"The spheroid joint in the wrist allows for rotation and side-to-side movement."
