Joint congruence is the measurement of two opposing joint surfaces as they relate to one another considering the 3D shape contour of each bone at their interface. For example, relating the femoral condyle to the tibial plateau or the temperomandibular condyle to the fossa. Read more.

What does congruence mean in anatomy?

In anatomy, congruence refers to the joint surface formed from perfect encasing of two interacting parts. In phylogeny, congruence is used to describe two symmetrical, phylogenetic trees which co-evolve between two groups (for example between bacteria and their hosts). The elbow is a congruent joint.

What is the meaning of congruency?

agreeing; accordant; congruous: His testimony was perfectly congruent with the content retrieved from the suspect's phone. ... of or relating to two numbers related by a congruence. Geometry. (of figures) coinciding at all points when superimposed: congruent triangles.