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RID6122 joint

synonym

Gelenk
junctura

definition

Anatomical junction which consists of parts of two or more adjacent bones or cartilages which are interconnected by organs and/or organ parts that consist of various types of connective tissue. Together with other joints and bones, a joint constitutes the skeletal system. Examples: pubic symphysis, knee joint, temporomandibular joint.

comment

used, for example, to describe the "basal joint of the first digit" or the "L4/L5 facet joint"

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