articular surface

Anatomical surface that is part of a skeletal element and articulates with another skeletal element.

Type	Organ
Body System	Skeletal
Parent Structure	anatomical surface

Sub-structures

articular surface for carpals Organ articular surface for the astragalus on the calcaneum Organ articular surface for the calcaneum on the astragalus Organ articular surface for the tibia on the talus Organ cotyla Bone fibular facet of the astragalus Organ fibular facet of the calcaneum Organ pectoral articular facet Organ tibial facet of astragalus Joint

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the articular surface?

Anatomical surface that is part of a skeletal element and articulates with another skeletal element.

What body system is the articular surface part of?

The articular surface is part of the Skeletal.

Related Structures

articular system joint system articulation joint Atlas (C1) Atlas attachment site axial skeleton plus cranial skeleton skeleton axiale Axis (C2) Axis bone collagen fibril bone condensation

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