ginglymus
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- noun
- /ˈdʒɪŋɡlɪməs/
- Specialized
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ginglimo
- Damage to the ginglymus may limit movement in the affected joint.
Examples
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The elbow is a classic example of a ginglymus in the human body.
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The ginglymus allows for flexion and extension.
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A ginglymus permits easy flexion and extension but restricts other movements.
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The ginglymus is crucial for elbow movement.
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The elbow is a classic example of a ginglymus because it allows flexion and extension.
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In human anatomy, the ginglymus joint permits motion primarily in one direction, such as bending the knee.
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The structure of a ginglymus allows for smooth movement when the arm is extended and flexed.
Synonyms
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A joint that lets a body part move mainly in one direction like a knee or elbow
A place where two bones meet and move like a hinge in one direction
Antonyms
How Movable
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ginglymus comes from the Greek word ginglymos, meaning 'hinge', so it names a joint that works like a hinge and lets movement mainly in one direction, as in the elbow or knee.