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Joint laxity

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Lack of stability of a joint. [ ]

Term info

Label

Joint laxity

Synonyms
  • Hyperlaxity
  • Joint instability
  • Joint ligamentous laxity
  • Lax joints
  • Ligamentous laxity
  • Loose-jointedness
  • Loosejointedness
database cross reference
layperson term
Joint instability [ Sanford : krageth ]

layperson term
Loosejointedness

layperson term
Loose-jointedness

layperson term
Lax joints

comment

Joint laxity may be caused by a number of factors including intraarticular disease and injury or slacking of extraarticular structures such as joint capsules, ligaments, and muscles.

has alternative id

HP:0002771, HP:0001380, HP:0001383

has obo namespace

human_phenotype

id

HP:0001388

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