Arthrous is an adjective that is used to describe something that pertains to a joint. Similar words for arthrous include: articulatory, articular, symphysial, and ginglymoid. Articulatory refers specifically to a joint that connects two bones, typically found in the skull or the spine. Articular is more generic and can refer to any joint in the body, including more intricate ones found in the hands and feet. Symphysial is used to describe where two bones are united by cartilage or fibrous tissue, such as in the pubic bone. Lastly, ginglymoid is used to describe a joint that moves only in one plane, such as the hinge joint found in the elbow.