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Definition of Gliding joint
1. Noun. A freely moving joint in which the articulations allow only gliding motions.
Generic synonyms: Articulatio Synovialis, Diarthrosis, Synovial Joint
Specialized synonyms: Ankle, Ankle Joint, Articulatio Talocruralis, Mortise Joint, Articulatio Radiocarpea, Carpus, Radiocarpal Joint, Wrist, Wrist Joint
Medical Definition of Gliding joint
1. A synovial joint in which the opposing surfaces are nearly planes and in which there is only a slight, gliding motion, as in the intermetacarpal joints. Synonym: articulatio plana, arthrodia, arthrodial articulation, arthrodial joint, gliding joint. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gliding Joint
Literary usage of Gliding joint
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Laboratory Manual for Human Physiology: Experimental Studies in Hygiene by Carl Gottfried Hartman (1914)
"gliding joint. Study the articulation of two successive vertebrae (Ritchie, Fig.
21). How much motion is possible between vertebrae ? ..."
2. The Encyclopedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and by Hugh Chisholm (1911)
"... is a gliding joint, and allows slight upward and downward and forward and
backward movements. The two bony surfaces are separated by a meniscus, ..."
3. May's Anatomy, Physiology and Hygiene: For Use in Primary and Intermediate by Charles Henry May (1905)
"Gliding-joint. 2. Hinge-joint. 3. Pivot-joint. 4. Ball-and-socket-joint.
Accidents—Dislocations—out of ... What is a gliding joint? 16. Give an example. 17. ..."
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