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Ginglymus

A hinge joint; an articulation, admitting of flexion and extension, or motion in two directions only, as the elbow and the ankle.

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Diarthrosis 76% connected

A form of articulation which admits of considerable motion; a complete joint; abarticulation. See Articulation.

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Elbow 76% connected

The joint or bend of the arm; the outer curve in the middle of the arm when bent.

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Genu 76% connected

The knee.

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Knee 76% connected

In man, the joint in the middle part of the leg.

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Articulatio noun · 85% connection

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

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Articulation noun · 85% connection

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

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Joint noun · 85% connection

(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

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Meniscus noun · 85% connection

(anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint

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Semilunar cartilage noun · 85% connection

(anatomy) a disk of cartilage that serves as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet at a joint

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Cartilage noun · 85% connection

tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults

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Gristle noun · 85% connection

tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults

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Sinew noun · 85% connection

a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment

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Tendon noun · 85% connection

a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment

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Fetlock noun · 85% connection

the joint between the cannon bone and the pastern

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Fetlock joint noun · 85% connection

the joint between the cannon bone and the pastern

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Fibrous joint noun · 85% connection

an immovable joint (especially between the bones of the skull)

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Hock noun · 85% connection

tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle

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Hock-joint noun · 85% connection

tarsal joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals; corresponds to the human ankle

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Stifle noun · 85% connection

joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee

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Sutura noun · 85% connection

an immovable joint (especially between the bones of the skull)

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Suture noun · 85% connection

an immovable joint (especially between the bones of the skull)

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Abarticulation noun · 78% connection

Articulation, usually that kind of articulation which admits of free motion in the joint; diarthrosis.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: hinge, joint, articulation, admitting, flexion.
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Aberration noun · 78% connection

A small periodical change of position in the stars and other heavenly bodies, due to the combined effect of the motion of light and th…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: hinge, joint, articulation, admitting, flexion.
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Amphiarthrosis noun · 78% connection

A form of articulation in which the bones are connected by intervening substance admitting slight motion; symphysis.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: hinge, joint, articulation, admitting, flexion.
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Anklet noun · 78% connection

An ornament or a fetter for the ankle; an ankle ring.

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Astragalus noun · 78% connection

The ankle bone, or hock bone; the bone of the tarsus which articulates with the tibia at the ankle.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: hinge, joint, articulation, admitting, flexion.
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Bent verb · 78% connection

Particular direction or tendency; flexion; course.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: hinge, joint, articulation, admitting, flexion.
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But verb · 78% connection

A kind of hinge used in hanging doors, etc.; -- so named because fastened on the edge of the door, which butts against the casing, ins…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: hinge, joint, articulation, admitting, flexion.
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Calcar noun · 78% connection

A slender bony process from the ankle joint of bats, which helps to support the posterior part of the web, in flight.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: hinge, joint, articulation, admitting, flexion.
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Chase noun · 78% connection

A kind of joint by which an overlap joint is changed to a flush joint, by means of a gradually deepening rabbet, as at the ends of cli…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: hinge, joint, articulation, admitting, flexion.
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Directory noun · 78% connection

A collection or body of directions, rules, or ordinances; esp., a book of directions for the conduct of worship; as, the Directory use…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: hinge, joint, articulation, admitting, flexion.
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Enarthrosis noun · 78% connection

A ball and socket joint, or the kind of articulation represented by such a joint. See Articulation.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: hinge, joint, articulation, admitting, flexion.
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Extension verb · 78% connection

The straightening of a limb, in distinction from flexion.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: hinge, joint, articulation, admitting, flexion.
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