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gliding joint
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Plane joint
A plane joint (arthrodial joint, gliding joint, plane articulation) is a synovial joint which, under physiological conditions, allows only gliding movement.
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gliding joint
Noun
1. a freely moving joint in which the articulations allow only gliding motions
(synonym) articulatio plana
(hypernym) synovial joint, articulatio synovialis, diarthrosis
(hyponym) ankle, ankle joint, mortise joint, articulatio talocruralis
