hinge joint in English dictionary

  • hinge joint

    Meanings and definitions of "hinge joint"

    • noun
      (anatomy)
      A type of joint where motion is restricted to one plane as in the knee or elbow.
    • noun
      a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane
    • noun
      a joint allowing movement in one plane only

    Synonyms of "hinge joint" in English dictionary

    joint, synovial joint, ginglymoid joint are the top synonyms of "hinge joint" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of hinge joint

    • hinge joint (plural hinge joints)

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