spheroid joint
- noun
- /ˈsfɪrɔɪd dʒɔɪnt/
- Specialized
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articulación esferoidea
- The shoulder is a classic example of a spheroid joint in the human body.
Examples
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The spheroid joint in the shoulder allows for a wide range of motion.
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Surgeons studied the movement of the spheroid joint to improve prosthetic designs.
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Damage to the hip's spheroid joint can cause significant loss of mobility.
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Many athletes rely on their spheroid joints for optimal performance.
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The shoulder is a classic example of a spheroid joint that allows for a full range of motion.
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Surgeons carefully examined the spheroid joint in the hip to enhance surgical techniques.
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Damage to the spheroid joint can lead to severe limitations in an individual's mobility.
Synonyms
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A joint where a round bone end fits into a cup, allowing movement in many directions
A joint where a round bone head fits into a cup-like socket to move in many directions
A joint where a rounded bone fits into a cup-shaped socket to move in many directions like the hip
A joint where a rounded bone end fits into a cup in another bone, like the hip or shoulder
A joint where a rounded bone end fits into a cup socket to allow movement in many directions
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Morphology
The noun is transparently compositional: 'spheroid' (sphere-like) describes the shape of the anatomical 'joint', so the overall meaning of a joint with a spherical end fitting into a rounded cavity is directly derivable from the parts. This follows standard noun+noun compound logic and is cross-linguistically similar to 'ball-and-socket' constructions, so a B1 learner who knows both words should understand it.
Etymology
Spheroid joint comes from spheroid meaning 'ball-shaped' and joint meaning where bones meet; a round, ball-like end of one bone fits into a cup in another bone, like a 'ball in a socket', so it lets the body 'move in all directions'.