pivot joint

Noun

Meaning

a freely moving joint in which movement is limited to rotation

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

mortise wrist rotary joint articulatio trochoidea rotatory joint

Hypernyms

diarthrosis articulatio synovialis synovial joint

Examples

the articulation of the radius and ulna in the arm is a pivot joint Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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