synovial joint

collocation in English

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synovial
adjective
uk
/saɪˈnəʊ.vi.əl/us
/saɪˈnoʊ.vi.əl/
relating to synovia (= a thick clear liquid that helps bones to move smoothly in ...
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joint
noun[C]
uk
/dʒɔɪnt/us
/dʒɔɪnt/
a place in your body where two bones ...
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(Definition ofsynovialandjointfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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However, the disease may affect anysynovialjoint.
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When a manipulation is performed, the applied force separates the articular surfaces of a fully encapsulatedsynovialjoint.
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The joint is a strong, weight bearingsynovialjointwith irregular elevations and depressions that produce interlocking of the two bones.
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It is considered a planesynovialjoint, also commonly referred to as a condyloid joint.
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It is often the largestsynovialjointin the body.
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It is a saddle type ofsynovialjointbut functions as a plane joint.
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It is a plane type ofsynovialjoint.
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Cartilaginous joints allow more movement between bones than a fibrous joint but less than the highly mobilesynovialjoint.
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Even so, the motion that occurs between the articular surfaces of any individualsynovialjointduring manipulation should be very similar and is described below.
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The costotransverse joint is a plane typesynovialjointwhich, under physiological conditions, allows only gliding movement.
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Capsular ligaments are part of the articular capsule that surrounds synovial joints.
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Contrary to other synovial joints the moment is very limited and is usually only of springy character.
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This membrane lines joints which possess cavities, known as synovial joints.
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Joints between costal cartilages of the sixth and ninth rib are plane synovial joints.
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As with most other joints, synovial joints achieve movement at the point of contact of the articulating bones.
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