Diarthric

/daɪˈɑrθrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or affecting two joints, or involving movement between two articulating surfaces.

Etymology

From Greek 'dia-' (two) + 'arthron' (joint) + suffix '-ic' (characterized by), medical terminology for two-joint conditions.

Kelly Says

Your shoulder is diarthric—it's actually several joints working together, which is why it can move in so many directions and why it's also easily injured.

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