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ginglymus

 
(′jiŋ·glə·məs)

(anatomy) A type of diarthrosis permitting motion only in one plane. Also known as hinge joint.


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(jing′glimə)
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hinge joint

A joint that allows motion around an axis.

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A joint that allows movement in one plane, as does a door hinge; called also hinge joint.

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IN BRIEF: n. - A hinge joint, admitting of motion in one plane only.

 
 
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