CONDYLOID JOINT Meaning and
Definition
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A condyloid joint, also referred to as an ellipsoidal joint, is a highly mobile synovial joint that allows for a combination of movement in various directions. This type of joint consists of two bone surfaces that are slightly convex and fit into an opposing concave surface. The bones have a rounded end, called a condyle, which rests within the curved area of the adjacent bone, known as the ellipsoid cavity.
The condyloid joint permits movements such as flexion and extension, abduction and adduction, as well as circumduction, making it one of the most versatile types of joints in the human body. However, it does not allow for rotation along its central axis. This joint is commonly found in the wrist, where the convex end of the radius bone articulates with the concave surface of the scaphoid and lunate bones at the wrist joint, known as the radiocarpal joint. Additionally, the condyloid joint can be found at the base of the fingers, connecting the metacarpal bones with the proximal phalanges.
The condyloid joint is constructed in a way that provides stability while allowing for a wide range of motion. It is surrounded by a joint capsule that contains synovial fluid, which lubricates the joint, reduces friction, and provides nourishment to the cartilage. Ligaments and tendons also support the strength and stability of this joint, preventing excessive movements that may result in injury or dislocation.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Etymology of CONDYLOID JOINT
The word "condyloid" originates from the Greek words "kondylos" meaning "knuckle" and "eidos" meaning "form" or "shape". In anatomy, a condyloid joint refers to a type of synovial joint where the rounded surface of one bone fits into the concave surface of another bone, allowing movement in two directions. It is named condyloid due to the resemblance of the joint's shape to a knuckle, with the rounded condyle of one bone fitting into the concave surface of another bone, similar to how a knuckle joint functions.
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