ginglymoid joint

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Noun1.ginglymoid joint - a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one planeginglymoid joint - a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane
ginglymus, hinge joint
articulatio synovialis, diarthrosis, synovial joint - a joint so articulated as to move freely
articulatio genus, genu, human knee, knee, knee joint - hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
articulatio cubiti, cubital joint, cubitus, elbow, elbow joint, human elbow - hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
interphalangeal joint - any of the joints between the phalanges of the fingers or toes
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forward and backward it is called as ginglymoid joint. However, at the same time it also provides gliding movement which classifies it as an arthrodial joint so known as ginglymoarthrodial joint.
THE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SURVEY TO IDENTIFY THE SIGNS OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS IN ASYMPTOMATIC YOUNG INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN COASTAL KARNATAKA
Each joint is composed of condyle of the mandible, an articulating disc and an articular fossa of the temporal bone.1 The TMJ provides hinging movement in one plane and therefore can be considered a ginglymoid joint. However, it also provides for gliding movements, which classifies it as an arthrodial joint.
PREVALENCE OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS SEEN AT ARMED FORCES INSTITUTE OF DENTISTRY
The movement of this joint is quite complex as it allows hinging movement in one plane (a ginglymoid joint) and at the same time allows gliding movements (an arthrodial joint) in another plane.
Temporomandibular disorders in the medical practice
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