Glossary Term
Condyloid Joint
A condyloid joint (also called condylar, bicondylar, ellipsoid, or ellipsoidal) is an ovoid articular surface or condyle, that is received into an elliptical cavity. These joints permit movement in two planes. Examples include the knee, metacarpophalangeal joints, and metatarsophalangeal joints.
Condyloid Joint: A condyloid joint (also called condylar, bicondylar, ellipsoid, or ellipsoidal) is an ovoid articular surface, or condyle, that is received into an elliptical cavity. These joints permit movement in two planes. Examples include the knee, metacarpophalangeal joints and metatarsophalangeal joints.
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Synonyms
- Condylar joint
- Ellipsoid joint
- Ellipsoid
- Ellipsoidal joint
- Ellipsoidal Condylar
- Bicondylar
- Bicondylar joint