…In a synovial joint, the protruding joint surface of one bone (the head) fits into the concave joint surface (the glenoid cavity) of the other bone. Various types of joints are distinguished, such as ball-and-socket joints, ellipsoid joints, saddle joints, and hinge joints, and these types of joints provide the basis for the mechanical functions of each joint. In some of these joints, strong, cord-like ligaments (intral joint ligaments) connect the two joint surfaces within the joint cavity. … *Some of the terminology that refers to "ball joints" is listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…滑膜性結合では,2個の骨のうち一方の突き出した関節面(関節頭)が他方のくぼんだ関節面(関節窩(か))にはまりこむ形になっていることが多い。このような関節の形態には球関節,楕円体関節,鞍(くら)関節,蝶番(ちようばん)関節など種々の型が区別され,こうした形態がそれぞれの関節の機械的な機能の基となる。これらの関節には,関節腔の中で強固なひも状の靱帯(関節内靱帯)が両方の関節面を結びつけているものもある。… ※「球関節」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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