n. a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane
An example of a ginglymus is the joint between the humerus and ulna.
An example of a ginglymus is the joint between the humerus and ulna.
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hinge joint; ginglymoidjoint; freely moving joint
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3 syllables
gin-gly-mus
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