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Princeton's WordNet

  1. synovial joint, articulatio synovialis, diarthrosisnoun

    a joint so articulated as to move freely

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  1. Synovial joint

    A synovial joint, also known as diarthrosis, joins bones or cartilage with a fibrous joint capsule that is continuous with the periosteum of the joined bones, constitutes the outer boundary of a synovial cavity, and surrounds the bones' articulating surfaces. This joint unites long bones and permits free bone movement and greater mobility. The synovial cavity/joint is filled with synovial fluid. The joint capsule is made up of an outer layer of fibrous membrane, which keeps the bones together structurally, and an inner layer, the synovial membrane, which seals in the synovial fluid. They are the most common and most movable type of joint in the body of a mammal. As with most other joints, synovial joints achieve movement at the point of contact of the articulating bones.

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  1. synovial joint

    A synovial joint is a type of joint in the body where the opposing bone surfaces are covered in articular cartilage and enclosed within a capsule of connective tissue lined with a synovial membrane. This membrane produces synovial fluid which lubricates the joint allowing smooth movement. These joints are the most common and most movable type of joint in the body of a mammal, including humans. Examples include the elbow, knee, shoulder, and hip joints.

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  1. Synovial joint

    A synovial joint, also known as a diarthrosis, is the most common and most movable type of joint in the body of a mammal. As with most other joints, synovial joints achieve movement at the point of contact of the articulating bones. Structural and functional differences distinguish synovial joints from cartilaginous joints and fibrous joints. The main structural differences between synovial and fibrous joints are the existence of capsules surrounding the articulating surfaces of a synovial joint and the presence of lubricating synovial fluid within those capsules.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of synovial joint in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of synovial joint in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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