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hinge joint

noun

1 hinge joint

A freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane.

synonyms: ginglymoid joint, ginglymus.

2 hinge joint

A joint allowing movement in one plane only.

synonym: knuckle joint.


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