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Definition of Elbow joint
1. Noun. Hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped.
Exact synonyms: Articulatio Cubiti, Cubital Joint, Cubitus, Elbow, Human Elbow
Terms within: Musculus Articularis Cubiti, Crazy Bone, Funny Bone
Group relationships: Arm
Generic synonyms: Ginglymoid Joint, Ginglymus, Hinge Joint
Derivative terms: Cubital, Elbow, Elbow
Terms within: Musculus Articularis Cubiti, Crazy Bone, Funny Bone
Group relationships: Arm
Generic synonyms: Ginglymoid Joint, Ginglymus, Hinge Joint
Derivative terms: Cubital, Elbow, Elbow
Medical Definition of Elbow joint
1. A compound hinge synovial joint between the humerus and the bones of the forearm; it consists of the articulatio humeroradialis and the articulatio humeroulnaris. Synonym: articulatio cubiti, cubital joint. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Elbow Joint
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