Gliding joint

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Gliding joint
Vertical section through the articulations at the wrist, showing the synovial cavities.
Latin	articulatio plana
Gray's	subject #70 286
Dorlands/Elsevier	a_64/12161465

A gliding joint (arthrodial joint, plane articulation) is a joint which admits of only gliding movement.

[edit] Formation

It is formed by the apposition of plane surfaces, or one slightly concave, the other slightly convex, the amount of motion between them being limited by the ligaments or osseous processes surrounding the articulation. i love cows

[edit] Example

It is the form present in:

• the joints between the articular processes of the vertebrae,
• the carpal joints (except that of the capitate with the navicular and lunate)
• the tarsal joints (except that between the talus and the navicular)

[edit] External links

• Animated diagram at mc.edu
• Dictionary at eMedicine plane+joint

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