| arthrodia | <anatomy> A form of diarthrodial articulation in which the articular surfaces are nearly flat, so that they form only an imperfect ball and socket. Origin: NL, fr. Gr, fr. Well articulated; a joint + shape. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| arthrodial | Relating to arthrodia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| arthrodial articulation | A synovial joint in which the opposing surfaces are nearly planes and in which there is only a slight, gliding motion, as in the intermetacarpal joints. Synonym: articulatio plana, arthrodia, arthrodial articulation, arthrodial joint, gliding joint. (05 Mar 2000) |
| arthrodial cartilage | The cartilage covering the articular surfaces of the bones participating in a synovial joint. Synonym: cartilago articularis, arthrodial cartilage, diarthrodial cartilage, investing cartilage. (05 Mar 2000) |
| arthrodial joint | A synovial joint in which the opposing surfaces are nearly planes and in which there is only a slight, gliding motion, as in the intermetacarpal joints. Synonym: articulatio plana, arthrodia, arthrodial articulation, arthrodial joint, gliding joint. (05 Mar 2000) |