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trochlear

trochlear

9.2
Relating to a body part that is shaped like a pulley
  • adjective
  • /ˈtrɒkliər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : troclear
  • In anatomy, the trochlear structure resembles a pulley.

Examples

  • The trochlear notch of the ulna interacts with the humerus during arm movement.

  • A trochlear structure in the elbow helps guide the movement of the forearm.

  • The trochlear nerve is responsible for moving one of the eye muscles.

  • Doctors examined the trochlear region for signs of injury after the accident.

  • The trochlear notch is an important feature of the ulna.

  • The trochlear nerve controls the movement of the superior oblique muscle in the eye.

  • In anatomy, a trochlear structure allows smooth motion similar to that of a pulley.

Compounds

trochlear nerve
  • Specialized
7.2

A part of the body that controls an eye muscle to move the eye down and to the side

Surface Forms

trochlear positive

Morphology

trochlear = trochlea (semi-transparent) = trochlea + ar

The adjective is formed by adding '-ar' to the technical noun 'trochlea'; the morphological relation is regular but relies on knowledge of a rare anatomical base.

Etymology

Trochlear comes from the word trochlea meaning 'pulley', so trochlear describes a part that is shaped or works like a pulley and helps guide movement.