Enarthrosis
Enarthrosis
Enarthrosis (pronunciation: en-ar-thro-sis) is a type of articulation or joint in the human body that allows for free movement in all directions.
Etymology
The term "Enarthrosis" is derived from the Greek words "en" meaning "in", and "arthrosis" meaning "joint".
Definition
An Enarthrosis is a ball and socket joint, where the ball-shaped surface of one rounded bone fits into the cup-like depression of another bone. This type of joint allows for movement in all directions and is the most freely movable type of joint in the body. Examples of enarthrosis include the hip joint and the shoulder joint.
Related Terms
- Articulation: The location at which two or more bones make contact.
- Ball and Socket Joint: A joint in which the distal bone is capable of motion around an indefinite number of axes, which have one common center.
- Hip Joint: A type of ball-and-socket joint that joins the pelvis to the lower limb.
- Shoulder Joint: A highly mobile joint that consists of four articulations involving the humerus, scapula, and clavicle.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Enarthrosis
- Wikipedia's article - Enarthrosis
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