what is a hinge joint
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A hinge joint is a type of synovial joint that exists in the body and serves to allow motion primarily in one plane. ... [3][4] The hinge joints of the body include the elbow, knee, interphalangeal (IP) joints of the hand and foot and the tibiotalar joint of the ankle.
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- A hinge joint is a type of synovial joint that enables just one direction of movement.
- The hinge joint is made up of two or more bones having hyaline cartilage-coated articular surfaces that are lubricated with synovial fluid.
- Each hinge joint is stabilised by muscles, ligaments, and other connective tissues, including the joint capsule.
- The body's hinge joints include the interphalangeal (IP) joints of the hand and foot, as well as the tibiotalar joint of the ankle.
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