Articulatio (Noun)
Meaning
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The shoulder joint is a complex articulatio that connects the humerus to the scapula.
- In vertebrates, the knee is an example of a synovial articulatio that facilitates movement between the femur and tibia.
- The wrist is a synovial articulatio that allows for flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction of the hand.
- The elbow is a hinge-type articulatio that connects the humerus to the radius and ulna.
- The ankle is a complex articulatio that connects the tibia and fibula to the talus.