+A ball and socket joint is a [synovial joint](/wiki/synovial_joint) where the rounded end of one bone fits into the cup-like depression of another. This permits a wide [range of motion](/wiki/range_of_motion), allowing movement in multiple planes. It is found in the human shoulder and hip, as well as in various mechanical applications.
+## See also
+- [Joint](/wiki/joint)
+- [Anatomy](/wiki/anatomy)
+- [Hinge Joint](/wiki/hinge_joint)
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