When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.

including examples such as the hinge joint of the elbow, the ball-and-socket joint of the shoulder and hip, and the complex structure of the knee. The film describes the movements allowed by these ...

The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body. It’s one of only two sets of ball and socket joints (the other set is at your hips) and it allows for movement in all planes of motion.

The shoulder and hip joints are both ball and socket joints. A ball and socket joint is a type of synovial joint that allows movement in almost every direction. A ball and socket joint is made up ...

This occurs when the angle of a joint increases, for example the elbow when throwing a shot put. The take-off knee extends when a high-jumper takes off (the other knee is flexed). Ball and socket ...

Primary total hip and total knee replacements are among the most common and successful orthopedic procedures worldwide. These surgeries replace damaged or arthritic joints with prosthetic implants, ...

Ball joints act like hinges and connect the suspension control arms to the steering knuckles with a rotating, spherical stud and a socket, giving the wheels a wide range of movement -- from side ...

Configured with a ball and socket joint coupled with a threaded shank, Heim joints offer easy installation and adjustments. When it comes to finding the best heim joints, there are a few critical ...

Children's Health Ireland has said it will ensure parents, and their families are kept informed through the process of an ...

The design looks great, and the linkages in particular look very well thought-out. Ball and socket joints smoothly transfer motion from one joystick to the other, and [Akaki] says the linkages ...