Condyloid
Condyloid
Condyloid (pronunciation: /ˈkɒndɪˌlɔɪd/), also known as ellipsoid joint, is a type of synovial joint in the human body. The term "condyloid" is derived from the Greek words "kondule" meaning knuckle and "eidos" meaning form or shape.
Definition
A condyloid joint is a type of synovial joint where the articular surface of one bone is concave and the other is convex, allowing movement in two planes without rotation. This type of joint allows flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and circumduction.
Examples
Examples of condyloid joints in the human body include the wrist joint (between the radius and the carpal bones) and the metacarpophalangeal joint (between the metacarpal bones and the proximal phalanges in the fingers).
Related Terms
- Synovial joint: A type of joint in the body that allows for free movement between the bones that it connects.
- Wrist joint: A complex joint in the human body that provides the primary connection between the forearm and the hand.
- Metacarpophalangeal joint: The knuckle joints in the hand, where the metacarpal bones meet the proximal phalanges.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Condyloid
- Wikipedia's article - Condyloid
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