Dictionary entry
articulatio
关节；骨连结
the point where two bones or elements of a skeleton connect, especially one that allows motion; a joint
- 1.
n (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
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In use
The articulatio between the humerus and the scapula allows the arm to move freely.
The articulatio of the knee is supported by several strong ligaments.
In anatomy class, we studied how the articulatio of the elbow works.
articulatio + [Latin anatomical adjective]
此模式用于拉丁语解剖术语，形容词描述具体关节。
Articulatio humeri is the shoulder joint.
Articulatio humeri 是肩关节。
the articulatio of + [body part]
常用介词of短语说明所属部位。
The articulatio of the knee is complex.
膝关节的关节结构复杂。
articulatio + [specific Latin name]
特定关节名称，如cubiti（肘）。
Articulatio cubiti connects the humerus and ulna.
Articulatio cubiti 连接肱骨和尺骨。
Common mistakes
The doctor examined the articulatios.The doctor examined the articulationes.
Articulatio 是拉丁语医学名词，其复数形式为 articulationes，而非添加英语复数后缀 -s。学习者受英语规则影响，误加了 -s，应使用拉丁语复数。
Articulatio is inflamed.The articulatio is inflamed.
英语中，可数名词单数前通常需要冠词，而汉语无此语法。学习者遗漏了定冠词 the，应加上以符合英语语法。
Connections
Confusing words
- articulation
- 关节；发音；表达 · articulation 是通用英语词汇，既指关节（同 articulatio）也指发音或表达；而 articulatio 仅为医学术语，特指关节。
- articulate
- 清楚地表达；有发音能力的；有关节的 · articulate 可以是形容词或动词，表示说话清晰或具有关节，而 articulatio 只作名词，指解剖学上的关节。
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