Where is a hinge joint found?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the locations of hinge joints in the human body or possibly in other contexts. Hinge joints allow for movement in one direction, similar to how a door hinge operates.
Answer
elbow, knee, interphalangeal (IP) joints of the hand and foot, and the tibiotalar joint of the ankle
The final answer is the elbow, knee, interphalangeal (IP) joints of the hand and foot, and the tibiotalar joint of the ankle.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is the elbow, knee, interphalangeal (IP) joints of the hand and foot, and the tibiotalar joint of the ankle.
More Information
Hinge joints facilitate a bending and straightening motion similar to the opening and closing of a door.
Sources
- Hinge joints: Anatomical diagram, functions, examples, and injuries - medicalnewstoday.com
- Hinge Joints: Anatomy, Location, and Function - Verywell Health - verywellhealth.com
- Hinge joint - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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