Glossary Term
Pivot Joint
Pivot joints are a type of synovial joint that allows for rotational motion. Examples of pivot joints in the human body include the articulation between the first and second cervical vertebrae (c1/c2 a.k.a. atlas/axis) and the proximal radioulnar joint. Synonyms include trochoid joint, lateral ginglymus joint, and rotary joint.
Pivot Joint: A pivot joint (also called a trochoid joint, rotary joint, or lateral ginglymus joint) is a type of synovial joint, in which the cylinder of one bone fits into a corresponding cavity allowing for rotational motion. Examples include the articulation between the first and second cervical vertebrae (c1/c2 a.k.a. atlas/axis) and the proximal radioulnar joint.
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Synonyms
- Trochoid joint
- Lateral ginglymus joint
- Rotary joint
- Trochoid
- Rotary
- Lateral ginglymus