articulatio
- noun
- /ɑrˌtɪkjuˈleɪʃoʊ/
- Specialized
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articulación
- Inflammation at the articulatio may be a symptom of arthritis.
Examples
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The articulatio between the femur and tibia allows for movement.
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The knee is an example of a complex articulatio that allows for flexion and extension.
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Damage to the articulatio can lead to restricted movement in the limb.
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In anatomy, an articulatio is where two bones meet.
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The patient experienced pain at the articulatio between the femur and the tibia.
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During the examination, the doctor noted the articulatio was swollen and inflamed.
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Physical therapy focuses on improving mobility in the articulatio of the shoulder.
Synonyms
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2.8
The place where two bones meet and allow movement
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6.5
How parts join at a joint, like bones or machine parts
Compounds
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A ball-and-socket joint between the thigh bone and the hip bone that lets the leg move
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A joint that lets flat bones glide past each other, like in the wrist
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The joint where the radius, the forearm bone, meets the wrist bones
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A joint where a round bone head fits into a cup-like socket to move in many directions
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The joint where the lower leg bones meet the top bone of the foot
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A joint between two bones that moves freely and has fluid inside
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The joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull near the ear
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A joint that lets one bone rotate around another, like in the forearm
How Mobile
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7.9
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Articulatio comes from an old Latin word articulus meaning 'a small joint'. It is the same root as English article ('a small part') and articulate ('to put parts together clearly'), so an articulatio is where bones are joined, which is why it means 'joint' today.