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condylar joint

articulatio ellipsoidea

In a condyloid joint (condyloid articulation, ellipsoidal joint) an ovoid articular surface, or condyle, is received into an elliptical cavity. This permits movement in two planes, allowing flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and circumduction.

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Type Joint
Structure parente synovial joint
Nom latin articulatio ellipsoidea
FMA ID 75300

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the condylar joint?

In a condyloid joint (condyloid articulation, ellipsoidal joint) an ovoid articular surface, or condyle, is received into an elliptical cavity. This permits movement in two planes, allowing flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and circumduction.

What is the Latin name for the condylar joint?

The Latin name for the condylar joint is articulatio ellipsoidea.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:75300 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0011866 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — condylar joint Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.