Ball and Socket Joint – Present in the shoulder and the hip, they allow backwards, forwards sideways and rotating movements

(Pronounced bawl and soh-kit)

To remember where the ball and socket joint is, recall the following mnemonic:

When kicking a ball and using a socket (ball and socket) wrench, his hip and shoulder joints allow backwards, forwards, sideways and rotating movements.

The ball and socket joint is a multiaxial joint. It moves in many planes, forwards, sideways and rotating. 

The hip joint is a large ball and socket joint.

Note: The shoulder is another large ball and socket joint. 

A ball and socket joint can be found in the hand, halfway down your fingers. (Note: The ball and socket joint in the fingers don't allow the same multi-plane movement as in the hip or shoulder).