Look up: Trochlea


  1. Trochlea
    Trochlea (Latin for pulley) is a term in anatomy. It refers to a grooved structure reminiscent of a pulley`s wheel. Most commonly, trochleae bear the articular surface of saddle and other joints: It also can refer to structures which serve as a guide for muscles: ...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trochlea

  2. trochlea
    1. <machinery> A pulley. ... 2. <anatomy> A pulley, or a structure resembling a pulley; as, the trochlea, or pulleylike end, of the humerus, which articulates with the ulna; or the trochlea, or fibrous ring, in the upper part of the orbit, through which the superior oblique, or trochlear...
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  3. trochlea
    (trok´le-ә) Latin word meaning pulley. In anatomy, it is used for a pulley-like bony or fibrous structure through which a tendon passes or with which other structures articulate.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001

  4. Trochlea
    • (n.) A pulley, or a structure resembling a pulley; as, the trochlea, or pulleylike end, of the humerus, which articulates with the ulna; or the trochlea, or fibrous ring, in the upper part of the orbit, through which the superior oblique, or trochlear, muscle of the eye passes. • (n.) A ...
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  5. trochlea
    (from the article `humerus`) ...scapula, muscles that rotate the arm. The shaft is triangular in cross section and roughened where muscles attach. The lower end of the humerus ...
    Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/t/83

  6. trochlea
    trochlea An anatomic part or structure that resembles a pulley, either in form, as that of the humerus or talus; or in function, as that of the superior oblique muscle of the eye.
    Found op http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2188/

  7. trochlea
    Type: Term Pronunciation: trok′lē-ă, -lē-ē Definitions: 1. A structure serving as a pulley. 2. A smooth articular surface of bone upon which another glides.
    Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=94121

  8. trochlea
    Greek trochilia = a pulley.
    Found op http://www.anatomy.usyd.edu.au/glossary/glossary.cgi?

  9. trochlea
    (trok;le-ua) A pulleylike anatomical structure (e.g., the medial surface of the distal end of the humerus that articulates with the ulna).
    Found op http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/abio/glossary.mhtml

  10. trochlea
    (trok;le-ua) A pulleylike anatomical structure (e.g., the medial surface of the distal end of the humerus that articulates with the ulna).
    Found op http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/abio/glossary.mhtml

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