Definition of Articular muscle

1. Noun. A muscle that inserts directly onto the capsule of a joint.

Generic synonyms: Skeletal Muscle, Striated Muscle
Specialized synonyms: Musculus Articularis Cubiti, Musculus Articularis Genus
Group relationships: Articulatio, Articulation, Joint

Medical Definition of Articular muscle

1. A muscle that inserts directly onto the capsule of a joint, acting to retract the capsule in certain movements. Synonym: musculus articularis. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Articular Muscle

articular disc of acromioclavicular joint
articular disc of distal radioulnar joint
articular disc of sternoclavicular joint
articular disc of temporomandibular joint
articular disk
articular eminence of temporal bone
articular facet
articular fossa of temporal bone
articular fracture
articular labrum
articular lamella
articular leprosy
articular lip
articular margin
articular meniscus
articular muscle (current term)
articular muscle of elbow
articular muscle of knee
articular nerve
articular network
articular pit of head of radius
articular process
articular rheumatism
articular sensibility
articular surface
articular surface of acromion
articular surface of arytenoid cartilage
articular surface of head of fibula
articular surface of head of rib
articular surface of patella

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