What is another word for articular muscle?
Pronunciation: [ɑːtˈɪkjʊlə mˈʌsə͡l] (IPA) 
Articular muscle refers to the muscle group that provides stabilization and support to the joints while in motion. Some of the synonyms for articular muscle include joint muscles, stabilizer muscles, attachment muscles, and support muscles. Articular muscles often work in a coordinated fashion to produce movement across a joint, and their primary role is to maintain joint stability and integrity. Additionally, these muscles act as shock absorbers when there is an impact on the joint and help to prevent injury. The articular muscles include many different muscle groups such as the rotator cuff muscles in the shoulder, the quadriceps muscles in the knee, and the gluteus maximus muscle in the hip joint.
