cochlear joint
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co·chle·ar joint
a variety of hinge joint in which the elevation and depression, respectively, on the opposing articular surfaces form part of a spiral, flexion being then accompanied by a certain amount of lateral deviation.
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coch·le·ar joint
(kok'lē-ăr joynt) A hinge joint in which the elevation and depression, respectively, on the opposing articular surfaces form part of a spiral, flexion being accompanied by a certain amount of lateral deviation.
Synonym(s):
spiral joint.
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coch·le·ar joint
(kok'lē-ăr joynt) Hinge joint in which elevation and depression, respectively, on the opposing articular surfaces form part of a spiral.
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