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Vocabulary Entry
trochlear
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to a trochlea, especially one that serves as a pulley for a tendon.
Example Sentences
"The trochlear nerve is responsible for the movement of the eye."
"In anatomy, the trochlear groove allows tendons to pass smoothly."
"The doctor explained that the trochlear structure helps stabilize the joint."
N
noun
A structural part of a bone or tendon that resembles a pulley.
Example Sentences
"The trochlear of the humerus fits into the ulna."
"In the knee, the trochlear surface is important for movement."
"He studied the trochleae in various species to understand their locomotion."