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synovial joint (diarthrosis)
A joint in which the opposing bony surfaces are covered with a layer of hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage.
There is a joint cavity containing synovial fluid, lined with synovial membrane & reinforced with a fibrous capsule & ligaments.
At least some degree of free movement is possible.
Related
synovial fluid
Specific
acromioclavicular joint
ankle
atlanto-occipital joint
costotransverse joint
costovertebral joint/articulation
cricoarytenoid joint
cricothyroid joint/articulation
distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint
distal/inferior radioulnar joint; distal radioulnar articulation
elbow (cubital joint)
facet/zygapophysial/interarticular joints
hip joint
interchondral joint/articulation
intermetacarpal joint
intermetatarsal joint
interphalangeal joint
intertarsal/tarsal joint
joints of head of rib; capitular joint
knee
metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP)
metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP)
proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint
proximal/superior radioulnar joint; proximal radioulnar articulation
sacroiliac joint
shoulder
sternoclavicular joint
sternocostal joint/articulation
temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
tibiofibular joint (proximal/superior)
wrist; radiocarpal articulation
General
joint
References
- Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams &
Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995
- Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, FA Davis, Philadelphia,
1977
Components
synovial membrane