Hinge joint
| Hinge joint | |
|---|---|
Ball and socket joint; 2: Condyloid joint (Ellipsoid); 3: Saddle joint; 4 Hinge joint; 5: Pivot joint | |
 Metacarpophalangeal articulation and articulations of digit. Ulnar aspect. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | articulatio ginglymus |
| TA98 | A03.0.00.046 |
| TA2 | 1558 |
| FMA | 75296 |
| Anatomical terminology] | |
A hinge joint (ginglymus or ginglymoid) is a bone joint in which the articular surfaces are molded to each other in such a manner as to permit motion only in one plane.[1] According to one classification system they are said to be uniaxial (having one degree of freedom).[2] The direction which the
flexion
.
The articular surfaces of the bones are connected by strong collateral
ligaments
.
The best examples of ginglymoid joints are the
ankle joints are less typical, as they allow a slight degree of rotation or of side-to-side movement in certain positions of the limb
. The knee is the largest hinge joint in the human body.
Hinge and pivot joints are both types of synovial joint. A hinge joint can be considered a modified sellar/saddle joint, with reduced movement.[3]
References
- ISBN 978-1-947172-04-3. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ Platzer, Werner (2008) Color Atlas of Human Anatomy', Volume 1, p.28
- ^ Rogers, Kara (2010) Bone and Muscle: Structure, Force, and Motion p.157
External links
Media related to Hinge joints at Wikimedia Commons- Diagram at ntu.edu.tw
