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The ball joints on your car, are the flexible joints that connect the suspension control arm to the steering knuckle (the part of your axle that actually holds the wheel and allows it to turn left-right, but not up-down.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoOn vehicles, the ball joint(s) connect the steering spindles or struts to the control arms and allow for limited horizontal and vertical movement of the spindles/struts, as well as allow the spindle/strut to turn on a horizontal plane so that the vehicle can steer.
ball joints deviate velocity due to up and down motion.
The ball and socket joint consist in the hip and shoulder. It is a spherical bone fitted into a cup like bone for maximum movement.
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∙ 12y agoThe ball joint supports the automobile and allows the wheel to turn right and left.
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Are there any holes in a good ball joint boot?
No but some have an escape route for excess grease so not to rupture the boot.
What type of synovial joint is the shoulder joint?
The joint in your shoulder is a Ball & Socket Joint.
Name a ball and socket joint?
The hip joint is a ball and socket joint.
What does a ball joint do?
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What is the ball joint special tool?
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What kind of joint is the acetabulofemoral?
The acetabulofemoral joint is a ball-and-socket joint.
What kind of joint is the shoulder?
A ball and socket joint.
Is a shoulder a ball and socket joint?
The Glenohumeral joint is a type of a 'Ball and Socket' joint .
Which type of joints allow for the most movement?
I think it's your elbow.
What is your joint?
Your shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint.
Which is the most movable joint type?
Usually a ball joint.
Is the shoulder a ball-and-socket joint?
No; the elbow has a hinge joint, but does not have a ball and socket joint.
Type of joint found in the sholder and hip?
At the shoulder, or glenohuneral joint, the joint type is synovial and the articulation is referred to as a ball-and-socket joint. Ball and socket
