Examples of 'ball and socket' in a sentence

Meaning of "ball and socket"

ball and socket - A mechanical joint that allows rotational movement in all directions within a certain range. This phrase is commonly used in anatomy to describe the structure of the hip and shoulder joints, where the rounded end of one bone fits into the cup-shaped socket of another

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ball and socket
Both are ball and socket joints.
Notice that the arm is a ball and socket.
Switch ball and socket and assemble in reverse order.
The human shoulder is a ball and socket joint.
Ball and socket joints.
Clutch with the ball and socket joint.
Ball and socket coupling.
The shoulder joint is considered a ball and socket joint.
And each has a ball and socket joint at its base.
Example of such coupling includes ball and socket joint.
Each pair of ball and socket joints is associated with a connecting rod.
The stability is provided by a rigid ball and socket configuration.
The ball and socket joints may be of the universal joint type.
Another way is the use of a faceted ball and socket.
The ball part of the ball and socket joint is coupled to a shaft.

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The lash adjuster typically comprises a ball and socket joint.
A ball and socket joint recessed within a housing presents difficulty in assembly.
This upper articulation may comprise a ball and socket connection.
This ball and socket arrangement serves as the distal bearing of the pump.
Each foot is attached to the tube by a ball and socket connector.
The right was a beaut ball and socket and the left was a tatty old thing.
The presently preferred pivot structure is a ball and socket arrangement.
A ball and socket structure is one means that could be used to provide a swiveling motion.
In unaffected dogs there is a good fit between ball and socket.
The second connector has a ball and socket link to its anchoring member.
Such members are linked by a pivotal ball stud and a ball and socket.
It will be appreciated that a ball and socket joint may be used instead of a hinge.
The mirror housing is adjustable about the ball and socket joint.
Mounting devices as known comprise ball and socket attachments alone or combined with flexible strips.
The loads are transmitted through a joint similar to a ball and socket joint.
This had its spigot mounted on a ball and socket joint attached to a large wood screw.
Joints like the hips and the shoulders are formed like a ball and socket.
The neck is not a ball and socket joint and is not supposed to move around in circles.
The present invention is applicable to various ball and socket constructions.
Such a ball and socket joint is well known to the Expert and is commercially available.
This makes it more difficult to pull the ball and socket apart.
That is to say, a ball and socket joint in their wrists.
The hydraulic interfaz system can also include a ball and socket arrangement.
For example, a ball and socket joint may be employed.
You have been walking around with your ball and socket rubbed raw.
Coupling of the ball and socket is effected first by pushing, then by turning.
The second aspect also relates to trialling of ball and socket type joints.
This allows the ball and socket to seat together with minimal " insertion " effort.
As seen only one portion is shown to illustrate the ball and socket construction.
The ball and socket may be a releasable friction or interference push-fit with one another.
The unit is designed to be wall mounted with the ball and socket mount included.
Ball and socket joints . And you omitted one condition.
The exhaust pipes back to the smokeboxes were equipped with ball and socket joints.
And a PVC skeleton with plastic ball and socket joints for optimum movement.
These joints move by pivoting in a manner similar to other known ball and socket joints.

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