Definition of Gliding joint

1. Noun. A freely moving joint in which the articulations allow only gliding motions.


Medical Definition of Gliding joint

1. A synovial joint in which the opposing surfaces are nearly planes and in which there is only a slight, gliding motion, as in the intermetacarpal joints. Synonym: articulatio plana, arthrodia, arthrodial articulation, arthrodial joint, gliding joint. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gliding Joint

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gliding joint (current term)
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Literary usage of Gliding joint

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Laboratory Manual for Human Physiology: Experimental Studies in Hygiene by Carl Gottfried Hartman (1914)
"gliding joint. Study the articulation of two successive vertebrae (Ritchie, Fig. 21). How much motion is possible between vertebrae ? ..."

2. The Encyclopedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and by Hugh Chisholm (1911)
"... is a gliding joint, and allows slight upward and downward and forward and backward movements. The two bony surfaces are separated by a meniscus, ..."

3. May's Anatomy, Physiology and Hygiene: For Use in Primary and Intermediate by Charles Henry May (1905)
"Gliding-joint. 2. Hinge-joint. 3. Pivot-joint. 4. Ball-and-socket-joint. Accidents—Dislocations—out of ... What is a gliding joint? 16. Give an example. 17. ..."

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