Definition
The surface of a joint at which the ends of the bones meet.
Supplement
Joints may be classified based on the articulation surfaces involved:
Synonym: articulation joint, facies articularis.
Definition The surface of a joint at which the ends of the bones meet. Supplement Joints may be classified based on the articulation surfaces involved: simple joints – when two articulation surfaces meet (e.g. shoulder joint) compound joints – when three or more articular surfaces are involved (e.g. radiocarpal joint) complex joints – when 2..
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