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pivot joint

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pivot joint [′pivĀ·ət ‚jȯint]
(anatomy)
A diarthrosis that permits a rotation of one bone around another; an example is the articulation of the atlas with the axis. Also known as trochoid.


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Rail, reaching is minimized for better user support and balance, Precision-machined pivot joints and a wide wall-mount bracket eliminate the "wobble" associated with many traditional fold-down rails.
Cracks in the chair have appeared on the pivot joints at the top of the chair legs.
 
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