HINGE JOINT
\hˈɪnd͡ʒ d͡ʒˈɔ͡ɪnt], \hˈɪndʒ dʒˈɔɪnt], \h_ˈɪ_n_dʒ dʒ_ˈɔɪ_n_t]\
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a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane
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a joint allowing movement in one plane only
By Princeton University
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