Hinge
Hinge Joint (Medicine)
Hinge Joint (pronunciation: /hinj joint/), also known as ginglymus, is a type of joint that operates much like the hinge on a door, permitting movement in one plane.
Etymology
The term "hinge" is derived from the Old English 'hengen' meaning to hang. The term "joint" comes from the Latin 'iunctus', meaning joined. The term "ginglymus" is derived from the Greek 'ginglymos', which means a hinge.
Description
A hinge joint is a synovial joint that allows movement along one axis to allow flexion and extension. This type of joint includes the elbow, knee, ankle, and the interphalangeal joints between the phalanx bones of the hands and feet.
Related Terms
- Flexion: A bending movement that decreases the angle between two parts.
- Extension: A straightening movement that increases the angle between body parts.
- Synovial Joint: A fully moveable joint in which a synovial cavity is present between the two articulating bones.
- Phalanx Bones: The bones of the fingers and of the toes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hinge
- Wikipedia's article - Hinge
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