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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

thing go
a separate and self-contained entity

part, piece go
a portion of a natural object

body part go
any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity

articulation, joint, articulatio go
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

synovial joint, articulatio synovialis, diarthrosis go
a joint so articulated as to move freely

gliding joint, articulatio plana
a freely moving joint in which the articulations allow only gliding motions

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mortise joint, ankle, ankle joint, articulatio talocruralis go
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
wrist, carpus, wrist joint, radiocarpal joint, articulatio radiocarpea go
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones