simple joint
[/ˈsɪmpəl dʒɔɪnt/]
nounpl: simple joints
articulação simples
1. A joint that connects only two bones or bone surfaces
The elbow is a simple joint formed between the humerus and the radius.
O cotovelo é uma articulação simples formada entre o úmero e o rádio.
2. In anatomy, a joint where movement occurs in only one plane or around a single axis
A simple joint allows for limited movement compared to complex joints.
Uma articulação simples permite movimento limitado quando comparada a articulações complexas.
3. In construction and carpentry, a basic connection between two structural members without complex reinforcement
They used a simple joint to connect the wooden beams.
Eles usaram uma articulação simples para conectar as vigas de madeira.
The term 'simple joint' is primarily used in medical, anatomical, and engineering contexts. In Brazilian Portuguese medical education and practice, 'articulação simples' is the standard terminology taught in anatomy courses and used in clinical settings. In construction and carpentry, both Brazilian and Portuguese speakers use 'junta simples' when discussing structural connections.
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