enarthrosis
/ˌɛnɑrˈθroʊsɪs/
noun
- A ball-and-socket joint in the body, such as the hip or shoulder, that allows movement in many directions.
- An enarthrosis is more flexible than a hinge joint like the elbow.
- Doctors examined the enarthrosis in the patient's hip for signs of arthritis.
- The shoulder is an enarthrosis that gives your arm a wide range of motion.