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Diarthrodial joint
What is a diarthrodial joint? A diarthrosis joint is a freely moving joint characterized by its mobility and joint cavity... Read More
Condyloid joint
A joint is a point where two bones are attached and are capable of movement. The joints not only provide the movements of... Read More
Synovial joint
Definition noun A movable joint comprised of a layer of fibrocartilage or hyaline cartilage that lines the opposing bony... Read More
Cartilaginous joint
Definition noun, plural: cartilaginous joints A joint covered with cartilage, such as hyaline or fibrocartilage to allow... Read More
Synarthrodial joint
Definition noun, plural: synarthrodial joints The joint that connects bones by fibrous tissue and allows only little or... Read More
Ellipsoidal joint
Definition noun A synovial joint in which an oval-shaped process of one bone fits into an elongated or ellipsoidal cavity of... Read More
Immovable joint
Definition noun A type of joint between bones in which there is no joint cavity, and with very little or no movement is... Read More
Joint capsule
Definition noun, plural: joint capsules A sac-like fibrous tissue that envelopes a synovial joint Supplement Synovial joints... Read More
Movable joint
Definition noun The most common and movable type of joint which is characterized by the presence of a layer of... Read More
Hinge joint
Definition noun, plural: hinge joints A synovial joint in which the transversely cylindrical convexity on one bone fits into... Read More
Rotary joint
Definition noun, plural: rotary joints A synovial joint in which a section of a cylinder of one bone fits into a... Read More
Gliding joint
Definition noun, plural: gliding joints A synovial joint in which only a slight, sliding or gliding motion is allowed in the... Read More
Flail joint
Flail joint a joint with loss of function caused by loss of ability to stabilise the joint in any plane within its normal... Read More
Sellar joint
Definition noun A synovial joint in which the opposing surfaces resemble the shape of a saddle and are reciprocally... Read More
Fibrocartilage
What Is Fibrocartilage? Fibrocartilage is the strongest transitional connective tissue made up of collagen fibers and... Read More
Joints of pelvic girdle
The joints of pelvic girdle, in anatomy, are the joints that unite the sacrum and the two hip bones, forming the pelvic... Read More
Synovial membrane
Definition noun, plural: synovial joints The connective tissue lining the inner surface of the joint capsule of a synovial... Read More
Peg-and-socket joint
peg-and-socket joint --> gomphosis (Science: anatomy) A form of union or immovable articulation where a hard part is... Read More
Biaxial joint
Biaxial joint One in which there are two principal axes of movement situated at right angles to each other; e.g., saddle... Read More
Anterolateral
Anterolateral Definition Anterolateral is a term used in anatomy to describe the position of a structure as being away from... Read More
Antagonistic Muscle
Definition of Antagonistic Muscle What does the term “antagonistic” mean? As the name suggests, the word antagonistic... Read More
Synovial fluid
Definition noun A clear, viscid fluid in the synovial joints and secreted by the membrane that lines the... Read More
Articulatio tarsi transversa
Definition noun Latin term for transverse tarsal articulation, which is a unit composed of talo-navicular joint and the... Read More
Articular surface
Definition The surface of a joint at which the ends of the bones meet. Supplement Joints may be classified based on the... Read More
Muscular system
Muscular System Definition What is the muscular system? The muscular system is a system that includes muscle cells and... Read More
Skeletal system
What is the Skeletal System? How to define a skeleton? The skeletal system is the main framework that gives your body its... Read More
Articulatio trochoidea
Definition noun Latin for trochoid articulation, a synovial joint in which a section of a cylinder of one bone fits into a... Read More
Hyaline cartilage
Hyaline Cartilage Definition Before we define hyaline cartilage, let us understand what cartilage is. What is cartilage? Is... Read More
Articulatio radiocarpea
Articulatio radiocarpea --> wrist joint The synovial joint between the distal end of the radius and its articular disk... Read More
Pes valgus
Definition noun A permanent eversion of the foot at the talocalcaneal or subtalar joint Supplement Valgus is a medical term... Read More
Articulate
Articulate (Science: orthopaedics, rheumatology) Jointed, or having joints where separation may occur naturally. Provide... Read More
Buck’s traction
Buck's Traction Definition Buck's traction for femur fracture is very helpful. It can be utilized in the treatment and... Read More