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Symphysis , symphysis (sim-fi-sis) n.
1. a joint in which the bones are separated by fibrocartilage, which minimizes movement and makes the bony structure rigid.… Hip , hip The hip joint is an example of a ‘ball and socket’ (multiaxial) type of joint, with the top (head) of the long bone of the leg (femur) being the… Orthopedics , Orthopedics is the branch of medicine that specializes in diseases and injuries of bones. It is a specialty devoted to the diagnosis , treatment, reh… fibula , fibula •ampulla, bulla, fuller, Müller, pula, puller •titular • Weissmuller • wirepuller •incunabula, tabular •preambular • glandular • coagula •angu… condyle , condyle A smooth round knob of bone that fits into a socket on an adjoining bone, forming a joint. Such a joint permits up-and-down or side-to-side m… Cartilage , cartilage is a tough, resilient material, found in various sites but especially important in large weight-bearing joints as it lines the articulating…
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