hinge joint

American

noun

Anatomy.

ginglymus.

hinge joint Scientific

/ hĭnj /

A joint, such as the elbow, in which a convex part of one bone fits into a concave part of another, allowing motion in only one plane.

Etymology

Origin of hinge joint

First recorded in 1795–1805

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hinge joint

As a complex hinge joint, the knee joint is one of the main load-bearing joints of the human body, supporting different movements in daily activities.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 18, 2024

The elbow is an example of a hinge joint.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022

The knee functions as a hinge joint, allowing flexion and extension of the leg.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

The elbow is a uniaxial hinge joint that allows for flexion/extension of the forearm.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

Ginglymus: a hinge joint that permits flexion in one plane.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith

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