concept   joint
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, joints have diverse meanings in physical affection, living arrangements, and medical procedures.
4 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 joint United States Joints, such as elbows and knees, are commonly used to express physical affection or closeness, like hugging or holding hands. 1
2 joint family United States Less common living arrangement where each nuclear family lives separately 1
3 joint family system United States Less common and often associated with historical or cultural practices rather than a modern living arrangement 1
4 joint replacement surgery United States Common medical procedure for people with joint problems, often covered by health insurance 1