ginglymoidal (Meaning)
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ginglymoidal (a.)
Pertaining to, or resembling, a ginglymus, or hinge joint; ginglyform.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ginglymoidal
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ginglymoidal Sentence Examples
- The elbow joint exhibits a ginglymoidal articulation, allowing for flexion and extension.
- The ginglymoidal joint at the knee enables the leg to move in the sagittal plane.
- The ankle joint is a ginglymoidal articulation that allows for dorsiflexion and plantar flexion.
- The wrist joint possesses a ginglymoidal component, contributing to its hinge-like movements.
- Ginglymoidal joints are characterized by a cylindrical condylar surface that articulates with a corresponding concave surface.
- The radioulnar joint demonstrates a ginglymoidal articulation, permitting pronation and supination of the forearm.
- The interphalangeal joints in the fingers exhibit ginglymoidal movements, facilitating flexion and extension.
- The ginglymoidal articulation between the metatarsals and phalanges allows for the execution of toes' movements.
- Surgical intervention involving ginglymoidal joints may be necessary to restore their functional integrity.
- Ginglymoidal joints provide stability and control at various junctures in the skeletal system, enabling precise and diverse movements.
FAQs About the word ginglymoidal
Pertaining to, or resembling, a ginglymus, or hinge joint; ginglyform.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The elbow joint exhibits a ginglymoidal articulation, allowing for flexion and extension.
The ginglymoidal joint at the knee enables the leg to move in the sagittal plane.
The ankle joint is a ginglymoidal articulation that allows for dorsiflexion and plantar flexion.
The wrist joint possesses a ginglymoidal component, contributing to its hinge-like movements.
