The Joint has several meanings including American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee , colloquially known as The Joint . The Joint XM XM radio Reggae channel The Joint music venue at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas The Joint, band with Rick Davies and Steve Jolliffe , prior to Supertramp disambig ... more details
other uses File Joint.png 400px thumb Right Typical Joint A joint is the location at which two or more ... 4074 title Joint definition publisher eMedicine Dictionary date 27 April 2011 accessdate 27 January ..., a cartilaginous joint. Image Illu synovial joint.jpg thumb right Diagram of a synovial diarthrosis joint. Joints are mainly classified structurally and functionally. Structural classification is determined ... one joint, while ses is the suffix for pluralization. Structural classification Structural classification ... of joints fibrous joint joined by dense irregular connective tissue that is rich in collagen fibers ... Wiley & Sons ref cartilaginous joint joined by cartilage synovial joint not directly joined the bones ... or no mobility. Most synarthrosis joints are fibrous joint s e.g., skull sutures . amphiarthrosis permits slight mobility. Most amphiarthrosis joints are cartilaginous joint s e.g., vertebrae . diarthrosis permits a variety of movements. All diarthrosis joints are synovial joint s e.g., shoulder, hip, elbow, knee, etc. , and the terms diarthrosis and synovial joint are considered equivalent by Terminologia Anatomica . ref DorlandsDict four 000055678 synovial joint ref Biomechanical classification ... accessdate 2008 01 29 work ref Simple Joint 2 articulation surfaces e.g. shoulder joint , hip joint Compound Joint 3 or more articulation surfaces e.g. radiocarpal joint Complex Joint 2 or more articulation surfaces and an articular disc or meniscus anatomy meniscus e.g. knee knee joint Anatomical joint groups redirects here The joints may be classified anatomically into the following groups ... joint s Vertebral articulation s Temporomandibular joint s Sacroiliac joint s Hip joint s Knee Knee joint s Articulations of foot Joint disorders Further Arthropathy Arthritis A joint disorder is termed ... . Most joint disorders involve arthritis, but joint damage by external physical trauma is typically ... when involving only one single joint. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability ... more details
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Unreferenced date February 2007 The Tibiotarsal joint is the joint between the tibia and the tarsus skeleton tarsus . Synovial distension of the tibiotarsal joint in the horse is known as Bog spavin . Category Skeletal system musculoskeletal stub ... more details
wiktionary joint intraarticular TOC right Joint is a location where two bones make contact. Joint may also refer to Science Physics Joint mechanics , a connection between two rigid bodies which allows movement with one or more degrees of freedom between them Universal joint , a rotary joint that can bend Architecture, construction and mechanical engineering Joint building , a junction where building elements meet without a static load being applied from one element to another Mortar joint , the mortar filled space between masonry bricks Woodworking joint , used to join wood parts so that they cannot move relative to each other Bolted joint , common element in construction and machine design. Geology and geotechincal engineering Joint geology , a fracture in a rock mass which has no offset Discontinuity Geotechnical engineering Discontinuity , a joint discontinuity in geotechnical engineering Music Joint song Joint song , a 2007 J pop maxi single by Mami Kawada JointJoint , a song by Dub Narcotic Sound System from their 2004 album Degenerate Introduction Joints , a song by Holly Miranda from The Magician s Private Library Joint audio engineering , refers to a joining of several channels of similar information in order to obtain higher quality or smaller file size Other Alf Joint 1927 2005 , British film stuntman Joint cannabis , a cannabis cigarette American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee , colloquially known as The Joint See also Join disambiguation Joiner disambiguation Joinery disambiguation lookfrom Joint The Joint disambiguation disambig cs Joint de Manschette fr Joint ja pl Joint ujednoznacznienie ru tl Joint ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name PAGENAME Latin articulatio ellipsoidea GraySubject 70 GrayPage 285 Image Gelenke Zeichnung01.jpg Caption 1 Ball and socket joint 2 Condyloid joint Ellipsoid 3 Saddle joint 4 Hinge joint 5 Pivot joint Image2 Gray334.png Caption2 Ligaments of wrist . Anterior view System Precursor MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 64 DorlandsSuf 12161206 In a condyloid joint condyloid articulation , ellipsoidal joint an ovoid articular surface, or condyle anatomy condyle , is received into an elliptical cavity. This permits movement in two planes, allowing flexion , Extension kinesiology extension , adduction , Abduction kinesiology abduction , and Circumduction anatomy circumduction . Examples Examples include ref http anatomy.med.umich.edu modules joints module joints 18.html Module Introduction to Joints Bot generated title ref the wrist joint metacarpophalangeal joint s metatarsophalangeal joint s Ankle Joint References reflist musculoskeletal stub Gray s Joints Category Joints de Eigelenk zh ... more details
Unreferenced date December 2009 Main Committee A Joint Committee is a term in politics that is used to refer to a committee made up of members of both chambers of a bicameral legislature. In other contexts, it refers to a committee with members from more than one organization. Republic of Ireland A Joint Committee of the Irish Oireachtas parliament comprises members of both D il ireann the lower house and Seanad ireann the upper house . United Kingdom A Joint Committee of the Parliament of the United Kingdom is a Select Committee Westminster System Select Committee consisting of members of both the British House of Commons House of Commons and the House of Lords . In the UK the term joint committee can also refer to a committee of local authorities established under the provisions of Local Government Act 1972 . United States A joint committee of the United States Congress is a Congressional committee consisting of Members of both Houses and having jurisdiction over matters of joint interest. Most joint committees are standing committee s for example, the U.S. Congress Joint Committee on the Library Joint Committee on the Library but Select or special committee United States Congress special joint committees have been created to address specific issues such as the U.S. Congress Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War . An example of a joint committee is the Joint Committee on Conduct of Foreign War which consists of United States Senate Senate and United States House of Representatives House of Representatives members. Germany A join ... also List of United States Joint congressional committees Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation List of Joint Committees UK Local Government DEFAULTSORT Joint Committee Category Westminster system Category Joint committees of the United States Congress Category Terminology of the United States Congress Category Committees Category Joint committees es Comisi n mixta fa ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name Saddle joint Latin articulatio sellaris GraySubject 70 GrayPage 286 Image Gelenke Zeichnung01.jpg Caption 1 Ball and socket joint 2 Condyloid joint Ellipsoid 3 Saddle joint 4 Hinge joint 5 Pivot joint Image2 Gray335.png Caption2 Ligaments of wrist . Posterior view. System Precursor MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 64zPzhtm DorlandsSuf 12161531 In a saddle joint sellar joint , articulation by reciprocal reception the opposing surfaces are reciprocally concave convex. Movements The movements are as same as in the condyloid joint that is to say, flexion , Extension kinesiology extension , adduction , Abduction kinesiology abduction , and Circumduction anatomy circumduction are allowed but no Axis anatomy axial rotation . Saddle joints are said to be biaxial, allowing movement in the sagittal and frontal planes. Examples The best example of this form is the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb as well as the sternoclavicular joint. ref http anatomy.med.umich.edu modules joints module joints 19.html Module Introduction to Joints Bot generated title ref References Reflist External links http www.phschool.com webcodes10 index.cfm?fuseaction home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix cbe&wcsuffix 0361 Diagram at phschool.com Gray s Joints DEFAULTSORT Saddle Joint Category Joints Musculoskeletal stub de Sattelgelenk zh ... more details
About the woodworking joint the machine element Spline mechanical A spline joint can be viewed as an extended biscuit joint biscuit . Two boards have extended, matching grooves lined up and facing each other. The void between is filled with a thin piece of wood, forming a spline joint. This is very similar to tongue and groove . The difference is that the spline essencially forms a tongue for both grooves. It is often joined with glue. woodworking stub Category Joinery ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name Hinge joint Latin articulatio gynglimus GraySubject 70 GrayPage 285 Image Gelenke Zeichnung01.jpg Caption 1 Ball and socket joint 2 Condyloid joint Ellipsoid 3 Saddle joint 4 Hinge joint 5 Pivot joint Image2 Gray338.png Caption2 Metacarpophalangeal articulation and articulations of digit. Ulnar aspect. System Precursor MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre g 05 DorlandsSuf 12390770 A hinge joint ginglymus is a bone joint in which the articular surfaces are molded to each other in such a manner as to permit motion only in one plane. The direction which the distal bone takes in this motion is seldom in the same plane as that of the axis of the proximal bone there is usually a certain amount of deviation from the straight line during flexion . The articular surfaces of the bones are connected by strong collateral ligaments . The best examples of ginglymus are the interphalangeal joints and the joint between the humerus and ulna . The knee joints and ankle joint s are less typical, as they allow a slight degree of rotation or of side to side movement in certain positions of the Limb anatomy limb . The knee is the largest hinge joint in the human body. Similar objects that work like hinged joints are door hinges, closet doors, dog flaps etc. See also Interphalangeal articulations of hand Interphalangeal articulations of foot External links http www.pt.ntu.edu.tw hmchai Kinesiology KINmotion JointStructionAndFunciton.htm Diagram at ntu.edu.tw musculoskeletal stub Joints Category Joints de Scharniergelenk pt G nglimo zh ... more details
unreferenced date February 2008 Image Joinery simplehalved.gif thumb 300px right Simple halved joint A halved joint is a woodworking joint in which the two members are joined by removing material from each at the point of intersection so that they overlap. The halved joint is differentiated from the lap joint in that the members are joined on edge, rather than on the flat. The simple halved joint is created by cutting a slot in opposite edges of the members to be joined so that they slip together. Most commonly, the amount of material removed is equal to half the width of the members being joined, although this depends on the relative dimensions of the members. This joint is relatively weak and prone to splitting, due to the lack of shoulders which would otherwise prevent twisting. When extra strength is required, a strengthened version of the joint is called for. This involves a more elaborate cut out which incorporates shoulders to prevent twisting of the joint. Applications Partitions in trays and drawers Construction of torsion box es Methods Halved joints can be cut by the following methods Hand saw and chisel circular saw with multiple passes depending on width and depth dado set in a single pass Wood router electric router using a straight or rebate bit spindle moulder Laser cutter See also Bridle joint Lap joint Woodworking Category Joinery ... more details
A splice joint is a method of joining two members end to end in woodworking . The splice joint is used when the material being joined is not available in the length required. It is an alternative to other joints such as the butt joint and the scarf joint . Splice joints are stronger than unreinforced butt joints and have the potential to be stronger than a scarf joint. They are more visible than a scarf joint but may be preferred when more strength is required. Splices are therefore most often used when structural elements are required in longer lengths than the available material. The most common form of the splice joint is the lap joint half lap splice, which is common in building construction ... members end to end Types of splice joints Image Woodworking joint splice.gif thumb 300px right Half Lap Splice, Bevel Lap Splice and Tabled Splice Joint There are four main types of splice joints Half lap, Bevel lap, Tabled, and Tapered finger. Half lap splice joint The half lap splice joint is the simplest form of the splice joint and is commonly used to join structural members where either great strength is not required or reinforcement, such as mechanical fastener s are to be used. The joint is cut as for a half lap. Bevel lap splice joint The bevel lap is a variation of the half lap ... the members from being pulled apart. Tabled splice joint Image Wedged tabled scarf joint.jpg thumb A wedged tabled splice joint The tabled splice joint is another variation of the half lap. The cheeks are cut with interlocking surfaces so that when brought together the joint resists being pulled apart. Tapered finger splice joint The tapered finger splice joint requires a series of matching fingers or interlocking prominences to be cut on the ends of opposing members. The joint is brought together and glued, with the fingers providing substantial glue surface. This joint is commonly used in the production ... skirting , architrave , and Fascia building fascia . The joint is usually made by machine. External ... more details
Joint account is a bank account shared by two or more individuals. Any individual who is a member of the joint account can withdraw from the account and deposit to it. Usually, joint accounts are shared between close relatives or business partners. Joint accounts are often created in order to avoid probate . ref cite book last Clifford first Denis title Plan Your Estate edition 9 isbn 1413307612, 9781413307610 url http books.google.com books?id Xw GI0b5mBMC&pg PA166&dq joint Account ref If two individuals open a joint account and one of them death dies , the other person is entitled to the remaining balance and liable for the debt of that account. Sometimes a temporary joint account is opened by two parties entering into a transaction where one party needs a security for the fulfilment of the transaction and the other party has to pay the sum deposit , being the security for the other party. Any payment from the joint account or return of the deposit from the joint account, will only be possible if both parties sign a joint written instruction to the bank. It is not possible that only one of the both parties gives instruction for payments of the joint account. citation needed date October 2009 Because European banks are not very interested in opening temporary joint accounts, as they are normally used for one transaction only, there are specialised parties or companies taking care of such accounts as trustees. A temporary joint account is normally closed after the transaction for which it was opened has been concluded. Temporary joint accounts are used in transactions in which large sums of money are involved as an alternative to letters of credit or escrow accounts. citation needed date October 2009 See also Current account Savings account Transactional account References references DEFAULTSORT Joint Account Category Banking ... more details
File Joint.png 400px thumb Right Typical Joint A Synovial joint , also known as a diarthrosis , is the most common and most movable type of joint in the body of a mammal. As with most other joints, synovial ... differences distinguish synovial joints from cartilaginous joint s synchondroses and symphyses and fibrous joint s Suture anatomy sutures , gomphoses , and syndesmoses . The main structural differences ... surfaces of a synovial joint and the presence of lubricating synovial fluid within those capsules ... the lubricating, shock absorbing, and joint nourishing synovial fluid the articular capsule is highly ... achieved through exercise Articular cartilage the bones of a synovial joint are covered by this layer of hyaline cartilage that lines the epiphyses of joint end of bone with a smooth, slippery surface ... between opposing surfaces in a joint Articular fat pads adipose tissue pads that protect the articular ... surrounding the joint on the proximal side is sometimes called the plafond , especially in the talocrural joint . A damage to this occurs in a Gosselin fracture . Blood supply The blood supply of a synovial joint is derived from the arteries sharing in the anastomosis around the joint. Movements ... Extension straightening limbs at a joint Flexion bending the limbs at a joint Rotation a circular ... title ref class wikitable Name Example Description Gliding joint s or planar joints the carpal s of the wrist , acromioclavicular joint These joints allow only gliding or sliding movements Hinge joint s the Elbow joint elbow between the humerus and the ulna These joints act as a door hinge does, allowing flexion and extension in just one plane Pivot joint s Atlanto axial joint , proximal radioulnar joint , and distal radioulnar joint One bone rotates about another Condyloid joint s or ellipsoidal joint s the wrist joint radiocarpal joint temporomandibular joint A condyloid joint is where ... flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction movements circumduction . Saddle joint s Carpometacarpal ... more details
nofootnotes date July 2011 Infobox Anatomy Name PAGENAME Latin articulatio trochoidea GraySubject 70 GrayPage 285 Image Gelenke Zeichnung01.jpg Caption 1 Ball and socket joint 2 Condyloid joint Ellipsoid 3 Saddle joint 4 Hinge joint 5 Pivot joint Image2 Caption2 System Precursor MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 64 DorlandsSuf 12161674 A Pivot joint trochoid joint , rotary joint , Lateral Ginglymus is a type of diarthrosis , or synovial joint . In pivot joints, the axis of a convex articular surface is parallel with the longitudinal axis of the bone. Movements Pivot joints allow for rotation , which can be external for example when rotating an arm outward , or internal as in rotating an arm inward . When rotating the forearm, these movements are typically called pronation and supination . In the standard anatomical position , the forearms are supinated, which means that the palms are facing forward, and the thumbs are pointing away from the body. In contrast, a forearm in pronation would have the palm facing backward and the thumb would be closer to the body, pointing medially. Examples Examples of a pivot joint include Proximal radioulnar joint Distal radioulnar joint Median atlanto axial joint Note that spherical joints ball and socket joints , such as the hip joint, also permit rotation among all other possible motions , and should thus not be confused with pivot joints, where rotation is the only possible movement. References reflist External links http anatomy.med.umich.edu modules joints module joints 17.html Synovial Joints Pivot Joints from University of Michigan Health System The University of Michigan Medical School Gray s Joints Category Joints de Radgelenk pl Przegub prick ... more details
In woodworking or metal fitting, a lap joint is a technique for joining two pieces of material by overlapping them. A lap may be a full lap or half lap. In a full lap, no material is removed from either of the members to be joined, resulting in a joint which is the combined thickness of the two members. In a half lap joint, material is removed from each of the members so that the resulting joint is the thickness of the thickest member. Most commonly in half lap joints, the members are of the same thickness and half the thickness of each is removed. Half lap Image Woodworking joint lap.svg thumb 300px right Left to right Half lap, mitred half lap, cross lap and dovetail lap Half lap joints are used extensively in construction and cabinetry for framing. They are quick and easy to make and provide ... form of the lap joint and is used when joining members end to end either parallel or at right angles. When the joint forms a corner, as in a rectangular frame, the joint is often called a corner ... the members are parallel, the joint may be known as a half lap splice . This is a splice joint and is an alternative to scarf joint scarfing when joining shorter members end to end. Both members ... this and the basic half lap is that the joint occurs in the middle of one or both members, rather ... at the joint, or it may carry on beyond it. When one of the members terminates at the shin , it is often referred to as a Tee lap or middle lap . In a cross lap where both members continue beyond the joint ... for Framing applications where tension forces could pull the joint apart Mitred half lap This is a variation of the end lap which shows a Miter joint mitre on the face of the finished work. The mitred half lap is the weakest version of the joint because of the reduced gluing surface. Use for Visible framing applications where a mitred corner is desired See also Bridle joint Halved joint Scarf joint Splice joint External links http www.diyinfo.org wiki Timber Joints DIYinfo.org s Timber Joints ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name Subtalar joint Latin articulatio subtalaris, articulatio talocalcanea GraySubject 96 GrayPage 352 Image Subtalar Joint.PNG Caption Subtalar Joint Image2 Gray354.png Caption2 Ligaments of the medial aspect of the foot. System MeshName Subtalar Joint MeshNumber A02.835.583.378.831.780 DorlandsPre a 64 DorlandsSuf 12161574 for a review of anatomical terms Anatomical position Anatomical terms of location In human anatomy , the subtalar joint , also known as the talocalcaneal joint , is a joint of the foot . It occurs at the meeting point of the Talus bone talus and the calcaneus . Motion The joint allows Inversion kinesiology inversion and Eversion kinesiology eversion of the foot, but plays no role in dorsiflexion or plantarflexion of the foot. ref cite book author Kyung Won, PhD. Chung title Gross Anatomy Board Review publisher Lippincott Williams & Wilkins location Hagerstown, MD year 2005 isbn 0 7817 5309 0 oclc doi page 123 ref It is considered a plane synovial joint ref Moore and Agur. Essential Clinical Anatomy. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. 2007. ISBN 978 0 7817 6274 8 ref , also commonly referred to as uniaxial hinge joint. The subtalar joint can also be considered a combination of the anatomic subtalar joint discussed above, and also the talocalcaneal part of the talocalcaneonavicular joint . This is the more common view of the subtalar joint when discussing its movement. When both of these articulations are accounted together, it allows for pronation ... joint contributes to 10 of dorsiflexion of the ankle. Ligaments and membranes The main ligament of the joint ... tali on the medial surface of the calcaneus. A synovial membrane lines the capsule of the joint, and the joint is wrapped in a capsule of short fibers that are continuous with the talocalconeonavicular ... exposed from above by removing the talus. gallery External links DukeOrtho sub talar joint eMedicineDictionary Subtalar joint Joints of lower limbs Category Foot Category Joints ... more details
Joint locking can refer to Joint lock , a technique of unarmed combat Joint locking symptom , a medical sign or symptom disambig Short pages monitor This long comment was added to the page to prevent it being listed on Special Shortpages. It and the accompanying monitoring template were generated via Template Longcomment. Please do not remove the monitor template without removing the comment as well. ... more details
A joint snake is a mythical creature of the Southern United States , the myth likely having spread elsewhere. Supposedly, the snake can break itself or be cut into pieces and will reassemble itself. It is said that if a piece of the snake is taken and the pocket knife used to cut the snake is set down in the place of the snake s piece, the knife will join up with the whole of the snake. The myth is probably based on Glass lizard legless lizards than can regenerate their tails after they are broken off. ref Joint Snake. Myth Beasts. 2011. http www.mythbeasts.com creature.php?beast Joint Snake ref Such lizards are often called joint, or, more commonly, glass snakes. May also be a reference to the Hydra mythology Hydra in Greek Mythology . Notes references American tall tales DEFAULTSORT Joint Snake Category American folklore Category American folklore legendary creatures legendary creature stub NorthAm myth stub fr Joint snake ... more details
A Butterfly joint is a type of Woodworking joints joint used either to hold two or more wooden boards together or to keep two halves of a board that have already started to split from splitting further. They may also be used to stabilize the core of a knothole, preventing it from dropping out over time. A butterfly joint resembles two Dovetail joint dovetails connected at the narrow part. A negative of the hole is cut out of the board the butterfly will be placed in and the butterfly is then fitted, keeping the joint together. The wood used for the butterfly is usually a contrasting wood, often walnut. Butterfly joints are common in the work of George Nakashima . Citation needed date February 2008 They were also used in repairing cracks in tabletops in the 18th century. The butterfly was installed on the underside of the tabletop to stabilize a crack. When the butterfly is fitted, if cut correctly, it will draw the crack together when pressed in and inhibit further movement of the crack. External links http www.loggia.com vignette 113b.html A simple illustration of a butterfly joint Dead link date July 2011 Woodworking Category Joinery Category Woodworking Woodworking stub ... more details
Image BirdsMouthJoint.jpg thumb right 300px A birds mouth joint in a rafter, set upon a double top plate. Shown are the two cuts of the joint the seat cut and the heel cut. In light frame construction , a birdsmouth joint is a Woodworking joints woodworking joint that is generally used to connect a roof rafter to the top plate of a supporting wall ref cite book title Ultimate Guide to House Framing last Wagner first John D. year 2009 publisher Creative Homowner location NJ isbn 978 158011 443 1 ref . It is an indentation cut into the rafter which consists of a seat cut the face of which rests on the top plate and a heel cut or plumb cut the face of which lies parallel to the supporting wall , forming a shape resembling a bird s mouth. The indentation should not be too deep less than a third of the rafter s thickness in order to maintain the structural integrity of the rafter. The joint is generally fastened with nails. References references Woodworking Category Construction terminology Category Building engineering Category Woodworking Category Structural system Category Joinery Birdsmouth joint ... more details
File Boxjoint.png thumb 200px right Finger joint or box combing A finger joint or comb joint is a woodworking joint made by cutting a set of complementary rectangular cuts in two pieces of wood, which are then glue d. To visualize a finger joint simply interlock the fingers of your hands at a ninety degree angle hence the name finger joint. It is stronger than a butt or lap joint , and often contributes to the aesthetics of the piece. Production The history of the finger joint is believed to have begun with wooden produce boxes or crates. Finger joints were originally cut by hand with saws and sharp chisel s. In modern times they are easily and quickly made with a table saw or wood router router and a jig or fixture, which can be shop made or purchased from a specialty woodworking supply store. A finger joint jig typically consists of a moving fence with an indexing pin that is used to evenly space out the cuts. The fence is moved over a cutting blade making a cut that is then moved over the indexing pin so the next cut can be made. While it is relatively easy to make using computer aided manufacture, a table saw or a wood router with a simple jig, some common problems include Tear out on the back side If using a table saw, the top of the joint may not be exactly flat, depending on the tooth set of the blade Spacing problems and difficulty dialing in the exact index Properties The strength of a finger joint comes from the long grain to long grain contact between the fingers, which ... as opposed to a butt joint or a rabbet joint. While the spacing of finger joints is mostly an aesthetic ... lends itself better to a 1 4 finger joint, which would appear less busy to the eye. Although finger ... between cuts. Applications The finger joint is the most common joint used to form long pieces of lumber from solid boards the result is finger jointed lumber . The finger joint can also be invaluable ... without the right tools. See also Dovetail joint References reflist refbegin http www.getwoodworking.com ... more details
File Anatomy dog.png thumb This dog s stifle joint is labeled 12 The stifle joint is a complex joint in the hind limb s of quadruped mammal s such as the sheep , horse or dog . It is the equivalent joint to the human knee . It is often the largest synovial joint in the body. The stifle joint consists of the femorotibial articulation femoral condyle femoral and Medial condyle of tibia tibial condyles , femoropatellar articulation femoral trochlea of humerus trochlea and the patella , and the proximal tibiofibular articulation. The joint is stabilized by paired collateral ligaments which act to prevent abduction adduction at the joint, as well as paired cruciate ligaments . The cranial cruciate ligament and the caudal cruciate ligament restrict cranial and caudal translation respectively of the tibia on the femur . The cranial cruciate also resists over extension and inward rotation, and is the most commonly damaged stifle ligament in dogs. Cushioning of the joint is provided by two C shaped pieces of cartilage called menisci which sit between the medial and lateral chondyles of the distal femur and the tibial plateau. The main biomechanical function of the menisci is probably to divide the joint into two functional units the femoromeniscal joint for flexion extension movements and the meniscotibial joint for rotation a function analogous to that of the disc dividing the temporomandibular jaw joint. The menisci also contain nerve endings which are used to assist in proprioreception. The menisci are attached via a variety of ligaments two meniscotibial ligaments for each meniscus ... between the two menisci. There are between one and four sesamoid bones associated with the stifle joint in different species. These sesamoids assist with the smooth movement of tendon muscle over the joint ... cranially to the joint and sits in the trochlear groove of the femur. It guides the patellar ligament of the quadriceps over the knee joint to its point of insertion on the tibia. Caudal to the joint ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name Plane joint Latin articulatio plana GraySubject 70 GrayPage 286 Image Gray336.png Caption Vertical section through the articulations at the wrist , showing the synovial cavities. Image2 Caption2 System Precursor MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 64 DorlandsSuf 12161465 A plane joint arthrodial joint , gliding joint , plane articulation is a synovial joint which, under physiological conditions, allows only gliding movement. ref http anatomy.med.umich.edu modules joints module joints 15.html Module Introduction to Joints Bot generated title ref Plane joints permit sliding or gliding movements in the plane of articular surfaces. The opposed surfaces of the bones are flat or almost flat, with movement limited by their tight joint capsules. Plane joints are numerous and are nearly always small, such as the acromioclavicular joint between the acromion of the scapula and the clavicle . Typically, they are found in the wrist s, ankle s & between the 2nd and 7th sternocostals, vertebral transverse and spinous process es. sup 2 sup References reflist sup 2 sup Moore, et al. Introduction to Clinically Oriented Anatomy . Baltimore Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2006. External links eMedicineDictionary plane joint Gray s Joints KinematicPair Category Joints musculoskeletal stub zh ... more details
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