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spheroid joint

/ˈsfɪərɔɪd dʒɔɪnt/

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/ˈsfɪərɔɪd dʒɔɪnt/C1formalmedical
  • ruТип синовиального сустава в теле человека, где шарообразная поверхность одной кости входит в чашеобразное углубление другой кости, обеспечивая многонаправленное движение и вращение. Также известен как шаровидный сустав.

A type of synovial joint in the human body where a ball-shaped surface of one bone fits into a cup-like depression of another bone, allowing for multi-directional movement and rotation. Also known as a ball-and-socket joint.

  1. Ball-and-socket jointC1formal

    A type of synovial joint in which the rounded head of one bone fits into the cup-like cavity of another bone, allowing for multi-axial movement.

    ruШаровидный сустав

    • The hip is a classic example of a spheroid joint.
    • The shoulder joint is a spheroid joint that allows a wide range of motion.
    • Injuries to a spheroid joint can severely limit arm or leg movement.