A synovial joint, also known as a diarthrosis, is the most common and most movable type of joint in the body of a mammal. As with most other joints, synovial joints achieve movement at the point of contact of the articulating bones. Structural and functional differences distinguish synovial joints from cartilaginous joints (synchondroses and symph...
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(from the article `joint`) The synovial bursas are closed, thin-walled sacs, lined with synovial membrane. Bursas are found between structures that glide upon each other, and ... in humans, hinge-type, freely moving synovial joint between the foot and leg. The ankle contains seven tarsal bones that articulate (connect) with ... In v...
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A joint in which the opposing bony surfaces are covered with a layer of hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage, there is a joint cavity containing synovial fluid, lined with synovial membrane and reinforced by a fibrous capsule and ligaments, and there is some degree of free movement possible. ... Synonym: articulatio synovialis, diarthrodial joint, d...
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a specialized joint that permits more or less free movement, the union of the bony elements being surrounded by an articular capsule enclosing a cavity lined by synovial membrane. Called also articulation and diarthrosis. Strong fibrous bands or cords (ligaments) give strength and security to synovial joints. The majority of the body...
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The most common and most moveable type of joint in the human body, synovial joints are distinguished from other types of joints by the presence of an envelope surrounding the surface of the joint that contains a lubricating fluid. Examples of synovial joints include hip, knee, shoulder and wrist joints.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a joint in which the opposing bony surfaces are covered with a layer of hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage within a joint cavity that contains synovial fluid, lined with synovial membrane and reinforced by a fibrous capsule and ligaments; and there is some degree of free movement possible. Synonyms: junctura synovialis, ...
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A freely movable joint in which there is a synovial cavity between the articulating bones; also called a diarthrotic joint.
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In anatomy, a synovial joint is one where the bones are covered with articular cartilage but are not attached to each other. These joints allow extensive movement. A typical synovial joint is the knee joint.
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n] - a freely movable joint
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articulatio synovialis noun a joint so articulated as to move freely
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The most movable type of joint. The bones are covered by connective tissue, the interior of which is
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