Definition of articular in English:
articular
adjective ɑːˈtɪkjʊləɑrˈtɪkjələr
Relating to a joint or the joints.
Example sentencesExamples
- New orthopedic options using autogenous tissue to repair articular cartilage defects of the knee are emerging.
- The articular surfaces and biceps tendon attachment were found to be normal.
- This process puts greater stress on the articular cartilage of the vertebrae and their respective end plates.
- Notice the head of the humerus has a much larger articular surface than the glenoid cavity.
- The articular cartilage that lines joints is tough and resilient.
Origin
Late Middle English: from Latin articularis, from articulus 'small connecting part' (see article).
Definition of articular in US English:
articular
adjectiveärˈtikyələrɑrˈtɪkjələr
attributive Relating to a joint or the joints.
Example sentencesExamples
- New orthopedic options using autogenous tissue to repair articular cartilage defects of the knee are emerging.
- This process puts greater stress on the articular cartilage of the vertebrae and their respective end plates.
- The articular cartilage that lines joints is tough and resilient.
- The articular surfaces and biceps tendon attachment were found to be normal.
- Notice the head of the humerus has a much larger articular surface than the glenoid cavity.
Origin
Late Middle English: from Latin articularis, from articulus ‘small connecting part’ (see article).