swivel joint
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A swivel joint is a connection between two parts that allows one to rotate freely relative to the other.
Common in plumbing, machinery, and furniture, it permits movement without disconnecting: The lamp's swivel joint lets you direct light anywhere.
In anatomy, a pivot joint like the one between the first two vertebrae functions similarly.
- camera mountDevice securing imaging equipment
- axisRotation reference line
- bearingPosture or orientation
- hingeMovable connecting joint
- ball and socketJoint allowing rotation
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Angled shaft coupling
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