Hinge Joint (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A joint allowing movement in one plane only.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Knuckle Joint

Hypernyms

• Joint

Meaning ²

A freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

• Ginglymoid Joint
• Ginglymus

Hypernyms

• Diarthrosis
• Articulatio Synovialis

Hyponyms

• Human Elbow
• Knee Joint
• Human Knee
• Articulatio Genus
• Genu
• Cubital Joint
• Cubitus
• Elbow Joint
• Articulatio Cubiti