hinge joint

American  

noun

Anatomy.

1. ginglymus.

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hinge joint Scientific  

/ hĭnj /

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of hinge joint

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

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 ankle is thus a uniaxial hinge joint that allows only for dorsiflexion and plantar flexion of the foot.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

This is a uniaxial hinge joint that allows only dorsiflexion and plantar flexion of the foot.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

The hinge joint gives motion in but two directions—forward and backward.

From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Walters, Francis M.