Meaning & use
Ginglymus
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A hinge joint, especially one in the human body such as the elbow or knee, that allows movement in only one plane.
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The elbow is a classic example of a ginglymus, permitting flexion and extension but not rotation.
Anatomy students memorized the ginglymus joints of the lower limb for their exam.
A note on using this word
From the Greek 'ginglymos,' meaning hinge, it is the formal anatomical term used alongside the more common 'hinge joint.'
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hinge joint
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