adjective
definition
Of, at, or relating to the joints of the body.
example
an articular disease; an articular process
definition
(grammar) Of or relating to the grammatical article.
Examples of articular in a Sentence
Tracheae typically opening by stigmata situated in the articular sockets (acetabula) of the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th pairs of appendages.
Dentary movably attached to the tip of the articular bone of the mandible.
Lower articular surface of the astragalus divided into two nearly equal facets, one for the navicular and a second for the cuboid bone.
Many of them, like ungulates, are specialized for swift running, and have unusually long limbs, with ridges developed on the articular surfaces of the lower bones; the clavicles are more or less reduced; the thorax is more compressed than usual, with a narrower breast-bone; and there is a marked tendency to the reduction or loss of the lateral toes, more especially in the hind limb.
Their lower articular surfaces, instead of being pulley-like, with deep ridges and grooves, as in other Artiodactyla, are simple, rounded and smooth.
Three series are distinguished, podobranchiae, attached to the proximal segments of the appendages, pleurobranchiae, springing from the body-wall, and an intermediate series, arthrobranchiae, inserted on the articular membrane of the joint between the limb and the body.
This twisting is in a great measure owing to the manner in which the bones of the wing are twisted upon themselves, and the spiral nature of their articular surfaces - the long axes of the joints always intersecting each other b FIG.
The condyle is greatly elevated above the alveolar border; its articular surface is very wide transversely, and narrow and convex from before backwards.
Title of Research Mechanisms of articular cartilage repair Summary of Research The articular cartilage repair Summary of Research The articular cartilage has a limited capacity for spontaneous repair.
In places, like joint surfaces, the bone will be covered with smooth articular cartilage.
There are some things we can do to encourage the healing of articular cartilage defects.
The graft was harvested locally from the medial or lateral talar articular facet.
This demonstrates subluxation, patella tilt, lateral patella tilt, lateral patella hyperpressure and any arthritis or thinning of the articular cartilage.
This demonstrates subluxation, patella tilt, lateral patella hyperpressure and any arthritis or thining of the articular cartilage.
The ends of each articular bone are covered by a layer of cartilage.
Both articular bones and the joint cavity are surrounded by a tough tissue called the articular capsule.
This membrane produces a supply of synovial fluid which fills the joint cavity, lubricates it, and helps the articular bones move smoothly about the joint.
The cartilage along the articular surfaces of the bones may be attacked and destroyed, and the bone, articular capsule, and ligaments may begin to be worn away (eroded).
Articular bones-Two or more bones that are connected to each other via a joint.
Synovial membrane-The membrane that lines the inside of the articular capsule of a joint, and produces a lubricating fluid called synovial fluid.
Articular disease occurs at the joints (articulations).
Asia and Central America is remarkable for having the dentary bones loosely attached to the apex of the elongated articular bone.
The astragalus has a large flat articular surface in front for the navicular, and a small one for the cuboid.