Trochlea Definition

trŏklē-ə
trochlea
noun
A pulley-shaped part or structure, as the lower part of the humerus which articulates with a corresponding part of the ulna.
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Origin of Trochlea

  • Latin system of pulleys from Greek trokhileia trekhein to run

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Greek trokhileia.

    From Wiktionary

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