diarthrosis
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diarthroses
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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.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
A biaxial diarthrosis, such as the metacarpophalangeal joint, allows for movement along two planes or axes.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The most common type of joint is the diarthrosis, which is a freely moveable joint.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
A uniaxial diarthrosis, such as the elbow, is a joint that only allows for movement within a single anatomical plane.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Articulation, usually that kind of articulation which admits of free motion in the joint; diarthrosis.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster
The functional classification divides joints into three categories: synarthroses, amphiarthroses, and diarthroses.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
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