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Immovable articulation by close union, as in sutures. It sometimes includes symphysial articulations also. See the Note under Articulation, n., 1.

An immovable articulation in which the union is formed by cartilage. -- Syn`chon*dro"si*al, a.

An articulation formed by means of ligaments.

Of or pertaining to both the tarsus and metatarsus; as, the tarsometatarsal articulations.

ustaceous animals, whose shells are more thin and soft, and consist of several joints, or articulations, as lobsters and crabs.

Not having due distinction of syllables, or good articulation; indistinct; as, a thick utterance.

Of or pertaining to both to the tibia and the tarsus; as, the tibiotarsal articulation.

A distinct articulation given in playing quick notes on the flute, by striking the tongue against the roof of the mouth; double- tonguing.

To deprive of speech or the power of speech, or of distinct articulation.

Destitute of the power of distinct articulation; having an impediment in the speech, esp. when caused by a short frænum.

Having no joint or articulation; as, an unjointed stem.

Vocal expression; articulation; speech. At length gave utterance to these words. Milton.

Having the place of articulation on the soft palate; guttural; as, the velar consonants, such as k and hard q.