Definition
noun
A synovial joint in which the opposing surfaces resemble the shape of a saddle and are reciprocally concave-convex, allowing movements such as back and forth, side to side, and up and down, but not rotation.
Supplement
Example is the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb.
Synonyms:
Definition noun A synovial joint in which the opposing surfaces resemble the shape of a saddle and are reciprocally concave-convex, allowing movements such as back and forth, side to side, and up and down, but not rotation. Supplement Example is the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb. Synonyms: saddle joint articulation by reciprocal reception..
Muscle cells are specialized to generate force and movement. Learn about the different types of muscle tissues in this t..
Myelin sheath is essential for a faster conductivity of signals. Know more about this feature of some neurons in the Cen..
Hormones are essential in the regulation of the activity of the various biological systems of the human body. The ineffi..
A sensory system is a part of the nervous system consisting of sensory receptors that receive stimuli from the internal ..
The sequence of amino acids determines the type of protein. Protein is synthesized according to the sequence of nucleoti..
Osmoregulation is the regulation of water concentrations in the bloodstream, effectively controlling the amount of water..
