Hinge joint - wikipedia Hinge joint Hinge joint 1 : 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 TA A03. 0.00. 046 FMA 75296 Anatomical terminology ( edit on Wikidata ) A hinge joint ( ginglymus ) 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. According to one classification system they are said to be uniaxial ( having one degree of freedom ). The direction which the distal bone takes in this motion is seldom in the same plane as that of the axis of the proximal bone ; there is usually a certain amount of deviation from the straight line during flexion. The articular surfaces of the bones are connected by strong collateral ligaments. The best examples of ginglymoid joints are the Interphalangeal joints of the hand and those of the foot and the joint between the humerus and ulna. The knee joints and 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. Other objects that work like hinged joints are door hinges, closet doors, and dog flaps. References Jump up ^ Platzer, Werner ( 2008 ) Color Atlas of Human Anatomy, Volume 1, p. 28 Jump up ^ 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 Joints Types Fibrous Gomphosis Suture Syndesmosis Interosseous membrane Cartilaginous Synchondrosis Symphysis synovial : Plane joint 1 ° Hinge joint Pivot joint 2 ° Condyloid joint Saddle joint 3 ° Ball and socket joint synostosis by range of motion : Synarthrosis Amphiarthrosis Diarthrosis Terminology Kinesiology Anatomical terms of motion Agonist / Antagonist Motions general : Flexion / Extension Adduction / Abduction Internal rotation / External rotation Elevation / Depression specialized / upper limbs : Protraction / Retraction Supination / Pronation specialized / lower limbs : Plantarflexion / Dorsiflexion Eversion / Inversion Components capsular : Joint capsule Synovial membrane Fibrous membrane Synovial fluid Synovial bursa Articular disk / Meniscus extracapsular : Ligament Enthesis Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hinge_joint&oldid=840000431 '' Categories : Joints Hidden categories : Pages with unresolved properties Talk About Wikipedia Deutsch فارسی Norsk nynorsk Português Română 中文 Edit links This page was last edited on 7 May 2018, at 02 : 41. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia ® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. About Wikipedia

Question: where is the hinge joint located in the human body
Answer: Interphalangeal joints of the hand and those of the foot