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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A uniaxial diarthrosis allows movement within a single anatomical plane or axis of motion.
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
All synovial joints are functionally classified as a diarthrosis joint.
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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