synovial joint

synovial joint
noun Date: 1854 diarthrosis 2

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  • synovial joint — n DIARTHROSIS * * * see diarthrosis * * * junctura synovialis …   Medical dictionary

  • Synovial joint — Typical Joint A Synovial joint, also known as a diarthrosis, is the most common and most movable type of joint in the body of a mammal. As with most other joints, synovial joints achieve movement at the point of contact of the articulating bones …   Wikipedia

  • synovial joint — noun a joint so articulated as to move freely • Syn: ↑articulatio synovialis, ↑diarthrosis • Hypernyms: ↑joint, ↑articulation, ↑articulatio • Hyponyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Synovial fluid — is a thick, stringy fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints. With its egg like consistency ( synovial partially derives from ovum , Latin for egg), synovial fluid reduces friction between the articular cartilage and other tissues in joints …   Wikipedia

  • Joint mobilization — is a type of passive movement of a skeletal joint. It is usually aimed at a target synovial joint with the aim of achieving a therapeutic effect. When applied to the spine, it is known as spinal mobilization. Terminology Mobilization is a manual… …   Wikipedia

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  • joint — /joynt/, n. 1. the place at which two things, or separate parts of one thing, are joined or united, either rigidly or in such a way as to permit motion; juncture. 2. a connection between pieces of wood, metal, or the like, often reinforced with… …   Universalium

  • Joint — For other uses, see Joint (disambiguation). Typical Joint A joint is the location at which two or more bones make contact.[1] They are constructed to allow movement and provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally and functionally …   Wikipedia

  • Joint manipulation — For extended detail of manipulation of spinal joints, see Spinal manipulation. Joint manipulation is a type of passive movement of a skeletal joint. It is usually aimed at one or more target synovial joints with the aim of achieving a therapeutic …   Wikipedia

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