Gelenk
joint
Meaning of Gelenk
Stelle, an der zwei Knochen aufeinandertreffen
place where two bones meet
Pronunciation
Gelenk with English translation
Gelenk usage examples
Das Gelenk tut mir weh.
My joint hurts.
Das Gelenk bewegt sich leicht.
The joint moves easily.
Gelenk synonyms
What's the difference between Gelenk, Gelenkstelle, Scharniergelenk, Kniegelenk, Hüftgelenk, Gelenkband, Verbindung, and Fuge
A technical, descriptive term for a connecting point; it sounds more like an anatomical or mechanical junction than the everyday word for a joint.
A specialized anatomical term for a hinge joint, which mainly moves in one plane, like a hinge.
A specific joint: the knee joint. It is not a general synonym, but the exact name of one joint.
A specific joint: the hip joint. It is used only for this body part.
Advanced: broader words
This is not the joint itself, but a ligament that supports and stabilizes it. It is related to a joint, but not the same thing.
A very general word meaning connection or link. In anatomy it can describe a point of joining, but not necessarily a joint.
Means seam, gap, or joining line. In anatomy it is used rarely and usually refers to a junction line rather than a joint.
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Gelenk belongs to the topic "Anatomy →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does Gelenk mean?
place where two bones meet
How do you pronounce Gelenk?
Gelenk is pronounced [ɡəˈlɛŋk].
How is Gelenk used in a sentence?
My joint hurts. Translation: Das Gelenk tut mir weh.
Is Gelenk part of Anatomy vocabulary?
Yes, Gelenk (joint) can be learned in the Anatomy topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is Gelenk part of Body vocabulary?
Yes, Gelenk (joint) can be learned in the Body topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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