hinge joint
hinge joint · hinge joints
Scharniergelenk
A type of joint where motion is restricted to one plane as in the knee or elbowA type of joint where motion is restricted to one plane as in the knee or elbow.
Meaning
1 sensesA type of joint where motion is restricted to one plane as in the knee or elbow.
Scharniergelenk
a joint allowing movement in one plane only
Translations
2 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
type of joint:
Forms
plural: hinge joints| Singular | hinge joint |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane:ginglymusginglymoid joint
- a joint allowing movement in one plane only:knuckle joint