hinge joint
bone joint in which the articular surfaces are molded to each other in such a manner as to permit motion only in one plane
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hinge joint
Summary
hinge joint is a joint type[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- hinge joint's instance of is recorded as joint type[3].
- hinge joint's instance of is recorded as class of anatomical entity[4].
- hinge joint is a type of synovial joint[5].
- hinge joint is a type of functional joint[6].
- hinge joint is a type of particular anatomical entity[7].
- hinge joint is part of cylindrical joint[8].
- hinge joint's Commons category is recorded as Hinge joints[9].
- hinge joint's described by source is recorded as Gray's Anatomy (20th edition)[10].
- hinge joint's has characteristic is recorded as flexion[11].
- hinge joint's has characteristic is recorded as extension[12].
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Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include joint type[3] and class of anatomical entity[4]. Recorded subclass of include synovial joint[5], functional joint[6], and particular anatomical entity[7].
Use and Application
hinge joint is part of cylindrical joint[8].
Why It Matters
hinge joint has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[13]