ARTICULATION,Articulatio, in Grammar, a distinct Pronunciation of Words and Syllables. See PRONUNCIATION, &c. Articulation, is that part of Grammar which treats first of Sounds, and Letters; then of their Combination, for the composing of Syllables and Words. Hence he who pronounces his Words clearly, and distinctly, is said to pronounce them articulately. See LETTER, SYLLABLE, WORD, &c. Articulation,in Anatomy, a Juncture or Connection of two Bones, designed for Motion, See BONE, MOTION, &c. There are various Forms and Kinds of Articulation, suited to the several Sorts of Motion and Action.—That which has a notable and manifest Motion, is called Diarthrosis. See DIARTHROSIS.— This is subdivided into Enarthrosis, Arthrodia, and Ginglymus. See each in its Place, Enarthrosis, Arthrodia, and Ginglymus. That which only admits of an obscure Motion, is called Synarthrosis; see SYNARTHROSIS.—It is subdivided into Symphysis, Sutura, Harmonia, Sparceosis, Synchondrosis, Syneurosis, Syntenosis, and Synymenosis. See Symphysis, Sutura, Harmonia, &c.
