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hinge joint
noun[ C ]
anatomy specializeduk /ˈhɪndʒ ˌdʒɔɪnt/ us /ˈhɪndʒ ˌdʒɔɪnt/
a joint(= a place in the body where two bones connect) that allows movement in only one direction, such as the knee or the elbow:
Ball and socket joints allow a circular movement, whereas hinge joints allow less movement.
The bone of the upper arm meets both the ulna and radius to form a hinge joint at the elbow.
The knee joint is by nature a hinge joint, allowing flexion normally to a maximum of 135 degrees, but no extension.
The ankle joint is a hinge joint, normally permitting movement in one plane.
Although the knee is a hinge joint, meaning that it can only flex and extend, it is a very complex joint.
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