upper ball joint

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• upper ball joint — A mechanical pivot located at the end of the upper suspension links …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• ball joint — A flexible joint using a ball and socket type of construction, used in steering linkage setups, steering knuckle pivot supports, etc. Their flexibility helps to compensate for the changes in the wheel and steering when turning or hitting a bump… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• joint — /joynt/, n. 1. the place at which two things, or separate parts of one thing, are joined or united, either rigidly or in such a way as to permit motion; juncture. 2. a connection between pieces of wood, metal, or the like, often reinforced with… …   Universalium

• Joint — A joint is the area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts. A joint is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage. An articulation or an arthrosis is the same as a joint. Joints are grouped according… …   Medical dictionary

• Joint — For other uses, see Joint (disambiguation). Typical Joint A joint is the location at which two or more bones make contact.[1] They are constructed to allow movement and provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally and functionally …   Wikipedia

• Upper Canada College — Infobox Education in Canada motto = Palmam qui meruit ferat motto translation = Whoever hath deserved it let him bear the palm established = 1829 type = Independent affiliation = None endowment = $43,274,134 CAD [ [http://www.cra… …   Wikipedia

• Joint, shoulder — The shoulder has two main bones: the scapula (the shoulder blade) and the humerus (the long bone of the upper arm). The end of the scapula, called the glenoid, is a socket into which the head of the humerus fits to form a flexible ball and socket …   Medical dictionary

• Joint, acetabular — The hip joint by another name. The acetabulum is the cup shaped socket of the hip joint. It is a key feature of the pelvic anatomy. The head (upper end) of the femur (the thighbone) fits right into the acetabulum, articulates with it, and thereby …   Medical dictionary

• hip joint — noun the ball and socket joint between the head of the femur and the acetabulum • Syn: ↑hip, ↑coxa, ↑articulatio coxae • Hypernyms: ↑ball and socket joint, ↑spheroid joint, ↑cotyloid joint, ↑enarthrodial joint, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• Synovial joint — Typical Joint A Synovial joint, also known as a diarthrosis, is the most common and most movable type of joint in the body of a mammal. As with most other joints, synovial joints achieve movement at the point of contact of the articulating bones …   Wikipedia

• Condyloid joint — 1: Ball and socket joint; 2: Condyloid joint (Ellipsoid); 3: Saddle joint; 4 Hinge joint; 5: Pivot joint; …   Wikipedia