diarthrosis
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of diarthrosis
1570–80; < New Latin < Greek; see di- 3, arthrosis 1
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The ability of the bones to move smoothly against each other within the joint cavity, and the freedom of joint movement this provides, means that each synovial joint is functionally classified as a diarthrosis.
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A uniaxial diarthrosis allows movement within a single anatomical plane or axis of motion.
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The most common type of joint is the diarthrosis, which is a freely moveable joint.
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Since the rotation is around a single axis, pivot joints are functionally classified as a uniaxial diarthrosis type of joint.
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Articulation, usually that kind of articulation which admits of free motion in the joint; diarthrosis.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
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