diarthrosis

(noun)

A joint that can move freely in various planes.

Related Terms

  • synovial membrane
  • articulation
  • synovial fluid
  • articular cartilage

Examples of diarthrosis in the following topics:

  • Structure of Synovial Joints

    • A synovial joint or diarthrosis occurs at articulating bones to allow movement.
    • A synovial joint, also known as a diarthrosis, is the most common and most movable type of joint in a mammal's body.
    • The articular capsule is fibrous and continuous with the periosteum of articulating bones, surrounding the diarthrosis and uniting the articulating bones.
  • Functional Classification of Joints

    • Diarthrosis – These are the freely-movable synovial joints.
  • Synovial Joint Movements

    • A synovial joint, also known as a diarthrosis, is the most common and most movable type of joint in the body of a mammal.
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