É uma forma de articulação na qual o osso distal é capaz de movimentar-se em torno de vários eixos, que tem um centro comum. Exemplos: Articulações do quadril e ombro.
Meaning
A "ball-and-socket joint" in anatomy is a type of synovial joint that allows for a wide range of movement in multiple directions. This type of joint is characterized by the rounded or ball-shaped end of one bone fitting into a concave or socket-like surface on another bone. Ball-and-socket joints are one of the most versatile and mobile joint types in the human body.