Synonym: joint. ... 2. The point, line, or surface of union of two parts, mainly bones or cartilages. ... Synonym: junction, juncture. ... Origin: L. A joining ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(junk-too´rә) Latin word meaning joint; a term used in anatomy.
Type: Term Pronunciation: jŭngk-tū′ră, -rē Synonyms: joint, junction