Mortise Joint
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
Framework senses
- §1
- a joint made by inserting tenon on one piece into mortise holes in the other
- §2
- a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
- §1 · legacy_primary
- a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talusDR-088 backfill from the noun definition column