Diarthroses

/daɪɑrˈθroʊsiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of diarthrosis; multiple freely movable joints in the body.

Etymology

Greek plural of 'diarthrosis' (two-jointed joint), keeping the Greek '-ses' plural ending used in medical terminology.

Kelly Says

The human body has hundreds of diarthroses, and each one is a mechanical marvel—they can move in multiple planes while staying stable enough to support your entire weight.

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