gliding joint

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Definitions

Noun

a freely moving joint in which the articulations allow only gliding motions

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Synonyms

articulatio plana

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More General Terms

articulatio synovialis diarthrosis synovial joint

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More Specific Terms

ankle ankle joint articulatio radiocarpea articulatio talocruralis carpus mortise joint radiocarpal joint wrist wrist joint

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