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Search Results for: articulates

Manubrium

The manubrium is a handle-like structure, as in the manubrium of the sternum or of the malleus. In Latin, it translates to... Read More

Condyloid joint

A joint is a point where two bones are attached and are capable of movement. The joints not only provide the movements of... Read More

Sternum

sternum The breastbone. The sternum articulates with the ribs 1 through 7 on either side of the chest. The flat bone that... Read More

Ilium

Definition noun, plural: ilia The uppermost and the largest bone of the pelvis that is composed of two major parts in... Read More

Olecranon

Definition noun (anatomy) The large process at the proximal end of the ulna of the forearm projecting behind the... Read More

Sacrum

sacrum (Science: anatomy) The triangular-shaped bone lying between the 5th lumbar vertebra and the coccyx (tailbone). It... Read More

Os multangulum minus

os multangulum minus --> trapezoid bone A bone in the distal row of the carpus; it articulates with the second... Read More

Lunate surface of acetabulum

Lunate surface of acetabulum The curved articular surface that surrounds the acetabular fossa and articulates with the head... Read More

Humeral head

Definition noun, plural: humeral heads The large rounded head of the humerus and articulates with the glenoid cavity of the... Read More

Rostrum sphenoidale

rostrum sphenoidale --> rostrum of the sphenoid bone The anterior projecting part of the body of the sphenoid bone which... Read More

Fovea dentis atlantis

Fovea dentis atlantis --> facet of atlas for dens a circular facet on the posterior (inner) surface of the anterior arch... Read More