Enarthrodial

/ɛnɑrˈθroʊdiəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or having the characteristics of an enarthrodia; describing a joint that allows movement in multiple directions.

Etymology

From enarthrodia + adjectival suffix '-al'. Anatomical adjective form describing joints and their properties.

Kelly Says

When doctors say your shoulder joint is 'enarthrodial,' they're describing why you can rotate your arm in almost any direction—the deep socket design of the joint is specially engineered by nature.

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