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GLIDING JOINT

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Gliding Joint.

Gliding Joint - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
articulatio plana
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
articulatio synovialisdiarthrosis15synovial joint
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The wrist is a gliding joint that allows for a wide range of movements."
"The ankle is another example of a gliding joint in the human body."
"The small intercarpal joints in the hand are gliding joints."
"The sternoclavicular joint is a gliding joint connecting the collarbone to the sternum."
"The acromioclavicular joint is a gliding joint found in the shoulder."
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