Synovial Joint

Of articulation.   May also be referred to as articulatio synovialis and diarthrosis.

A joint so articulated as to move freely.

This concept's ID is @1~30209

Contains

  • hinge joint 3 facts

    A freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement...

  • gliding joint 2 facts

    A freely moving joint in which the articulations allow only gliding motions.

  • ball-and-socket joint 2 facts

    A freely moving joint in which a sphere on the head of one bone fits into...

  • mandibular joint 0 facts

    The joint between the head of the lower jawbone and the temporal bone.

  • knuckle joint 0 facts

    A joint of a finger when the fist is closed.

  • pivot joint 0 facts

    A freely moving joint in which movement is limited to rotation; "the articulation of...