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Saddle joint
Type of synovial joint with concave, convex surfaces / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A saddle joint (sellar joint,[1][2] articulation by reciprocal reception[citation needed]) is a type of synovial joint in which the opposing surfaces are reciprocally concave and convex. It is found in the thumb, the thorax, the middle ear, and the heel.
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Saddle Joint | |
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![]() 1: Ball and socket joint; 2: Condyloid joint (Ellipsoid); 3: Saddle joint; 4 Hinge joint; 5: Pivot joint; | |
![]() Ligaments of wrist. Posterior view. | |
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Latin | articulatio sellaris |
TA98 | A03.0.00.048 |
TA2 | 1560 |
FMA | 75298 |
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