condylar joint
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joint — /joynt/, n. 1. the place at which two things, or separate parts of one thing, are joined or united, either rigidly or in such a way as to permit motion; juncture. 2. a connection between pieces of wood, metal, or the like, often reinforced with… … Universalium
Joint — A joint is the area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts. A joint is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage. An articulation or an arthrosis is the same as a joint. Joints are grouped according… … Medical dictionary
Condylar resorption — An anatomical diagram of the condyloid process. Condylar resorption, also called idiopathic condylar resorption, ICR, and condylysis, is a Temporomandibular joint disorder in which one or both of the mandibular condyles are broken down in a bone… … Wikipedia
condylar guidance — the path that the horizontal rotation axis of the condyles travels during normal mandibular opening, measured in degrees as related to the Frankfort horizontal plane. It also influences mandibular movements from the temporomandibular joint,… … Medical dictionary
condylar growth — the growth of the condyle of the temporomandibular joint, usually reflected in a downward and forward positioning of the mandible and teeth … Medical dictionary
Synovial joint — 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 joints achieve movement at the point of contact of the articulating bones … Wikipedia
Temporomandibular joint — Infobox Anatomy Name = Temporomandibular joint Latin = articulatio temporomandibularis GraySubject = 75 GrayPage = 297 Caption = Articulation of the mandible. Lateral aspect. Caption2 = Articulation of the mandible. Medial aspect. Precursor =… … Wikipedia
Temporomandibular joint disorder — Classification and external resources Temporomandibular joint ICD 10 K07.6 … Wikipedia
Budin joint — a band of cartilage seen at birth between the squamous and the two condylar portions of the occipital bone … Medical dictionary
Outline of human anatomy — See also: Index of anatomy related articles Human anatomy, a branch of anatomy, is the scientific study of the morphology of the adult human. It is subdivided into gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy. Gross anatomy (also called topographical… … Wikipedia
