noun
- Plural of diarthrosis; joints that allow free movement between bones, characterized by a joint cavity and ligaments.
Usage: anatomy; medical term
Examples
- The shoulder and hip are examples of diarthroses that provide a wide range of motion.
- Diarthroses contain synovial fluid that reduces friction between bones.
- Unlike immovable joints, diarthroses allow the body to perform complex movements.
- The knee is classified as a diarthrosis, enabling bending and straightening.
- Anatomy students learn that diarthroses are the most mobile type of joint in the human body.