hinge joint
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hinge joint
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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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 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
The ankle is thus a uniaxial hinge joint that allows only for dorsiflexion and plantar flexion of the foot.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
It articulates with the lower end of the thigh bone, forming with it a hinge joint.
From A Practical Physiology by Albert F. Blaisdell
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