Arthrodial
a joint, as in the carpal articulations, in which the surfaces glide over each other in movement.
Historical Examples
arthrodial: an articulation that permits motion in any direction.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
noun
(anatomy, zoology) a joint
arthrodia ar·thro·di·a (är-thrō’dē-ə)
n.
See plane joint.
ar·thro’di·al adj.
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