articular ridge — (ARTHROPODA: Crustacea) In barnacles, a linear elevation on the scutum or tergum bordering the articular furrow and together forming an articulation between the two valves … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
Articular cartilage repair — The aim of an articular cartilage repair treatment is to restore the surface of an articular joint s hyaline cartilage. Over the last decades, surgeons and researchers have been working hard to elaborate surgical cartilage repair interventions.… … Wikipedia
articular furrow — In cirripeds, groove on tergal margin of scutum or scutal margin of tergum forming part of articulation between the plates [Moore and McCormick, 1969]. (Subclass Cirripedia): ( ) [Anderson, 1980]. Balanus trigonus: wall plates, exploded; and… … Crustacea glossary
tergum — Arched dorsal part of abdominal somites [Poore, 2004]. Arched dorsal part of each of the anterior five abdominal somites (Fig. 1). (Pl. terga) [Perez Farfante and Kensley, 1997]. Dorsal part of exoskeleton comprising tergites of all body somites… … Crustacea glossary
Knee cartilage replacement therapy — Articular cartilage, most notably that which is found in the knee joint, is generally characterized by very low friction, high wear resistance, and poor regenerative qualities. It is responsible for much of the compressive resistance and load… … Wikipedia
Muscle — is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. There are three types of muscle in the body. Muscle which is responsible for moving extremities and external areas of the body is called "skeletal muscle." Heart… … Medical dictionary
crest — 1. A ridge, especially a bony ridge. SEE ALSO: crista. 2. The ridge of the neck of a male animal, especially of a stallion or bull. 3. Feathers on the top of a bird s head, or fin rays on the top of a fish s head. SYN: crista [TA]. [L. crista] … Medical dictionary
Ligament — A ligament is a tough band of connective tissue that connects various structures such as two bones. Ligament is a fitting term; it comes from the Latin ligare meaning to bind or tie. * * * 1. A band or sheet of fibrous tissue connecting two or… … Medical dictionary
Process — In anatomy, a process is a projection from a structure. The process of the mandible is the part of the lower jaw that projects forward. In a more general sense, a process is a series of actions or events that are part of a system or of a… … Medical dictionary
Lower extremity of radius — Bone: Distal radius The radius and ulna of the left forearm, posterior surface. The top is proximal (elbow) and bottom is distal (wrist). Gray s … Wikipedia
) [Anderson, 1980].Balanus trigonus: wall plates, exploded; and interior of operculum. [Anderson, 1980](Subclass Cirripedia):Linear elevation on scutum or tergum bordering articular furrow and with it forming articulation between with two valves (balanomorph Cirripedia) [McLaughlin, 1980].