Gliding Joint

Of synovial joint.   May also be referred to as articulatio plana.

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

This concept's ID is @1~30389

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  • mortise joint 4 facts

    A gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end...

  • wrist 2 facts

    A joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones.