articular

UK
/ɑːˈtɪkjʊlə/
US
/ɑrˈtɪkjələr/

Translations

articularnoun
articulars
pl
UK
/ɑːˈtɪk.jʊ.lə/
US
/ɑrˈtɪk.jə.lɚ/
Rare anatomical term referring to an articular part such as a bone or joint.
articularadjective
more articular
Comp.
most articular
Super.
UK
/ɑːˈtɪkjʊlə/
US
/ɑrˈtɪkjələr/
The articular surface of the bone was damaged.
Суставная поверхность кости была повреждена.
Synonyms
relating to joints

Definitions

articularnoun
The articular bone of the lower jaw in many vertebrates, homologous with the malleus of the mammalian middle ear.
In reptiles, the articular articulates with the quadrate to form the jaw joint.
articularadjective
Relating to a joint or the joints of the body.
The articular surfaces of the bones were examined for signs of wear and tear.