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A junction in the body where bones are linked together.

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Acetabulum

A curved, bowl-shaped depression in the outer part of the hipbone. The ball-shaped portion at the top of the thighbone fits into this space to form the hip joint.
Acromioclavicular joint

A shoulder joint that connects the clavicle to the scapula.
Ankylo-

Means crooked or bent; refers to stiffening of a joint.
Arthr-

A prefix meaning "joint.''

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