Ginglymus (Noun)
Meaning
A freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The elbow is a classic example of a ginglymus, allowing for flexion and extension of the forearm.
- The knee joint is another type of ginglymus, enabling movement in the sagittal plane.
- The ginglymus at the ankle allows for dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the foot.
- In the human body, the wrist is not a true ginglymus, but rather a condyloid joint.
- The ginglymus at the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb allows for flexion and extension of the thumb.