Articulatio Trochoidea (Noun)
Meaning
A freely moving joint in which movement is limited to rotation; "the articulation of the radius and ulna in the arm is a pivot joint".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The pivot joint, also known as articulatio trochoidea, allows for rotational movement around a single axis.
- The articulatio trochoidea between the radius and ulna in the forearm enables the hand to rotate freely.
- In the human body, the articulatio trochoidea is found in the proximal radioulnar joint and the atlanto-axial joint.
- The articulatio trochoidea is a type of synovial joint that allows for uniaxial rotation, providing a wide range of motion.
- The unique structure of the articulatio trochoidea enables the bones to rotate around a central axis, allowing for precise movements.