Articulate

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Articulate (ar·tic·u·late)

Articulate is a term often used in the medical field, particularly in anatomy and physiology, to describe the connection or joint between bones or cartilages in the body. It is derived from the Latin word "articulatus", meaning "divided into joints".

Pronunciation

Articulate is pronounced as /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/.

Etymology

The term "articulate" comes from the Latin word "articulatus", which means "divided into joints". It is a combination of "articulus", meaning "a small connecting part", and "-atus", a suffix used to form adjectives.

Related Terms

  • Articulation: The action or manner in which joints, or the place of union between bones, are formed.
  • Joint: A structure in the human or animal body at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together.
  • Cartilage: A firm, flexible type of connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, in structures such as the external ear, and in the articulating surfaces of joints.
  • Bone: Any of the pieces of hard, whitish tissue making up the skeleton in humans and other vertebrates.

Usage in Medical Context

In a medical context, "articulate" is used to describe the action of two or more bones or cartilages connecting or joining together. For example, the femur and tibia articulate at the knee joint to allow for movement and flexibility.

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