Page 4 - CH-8 -8.4 JOINTS

II. HINGE JOINT

 Hinge joints allow the movements of bones in only in one direction.
Forwards and backwards just like hinges on a door which allow the door to

move back and forth.
 Ex. Elbow, knee, finger and toe joints. The movement by this joint is not
more than 180 degrees. The wrist has double hinge joint.

HINGE JOINT IN

ELBOW

HINGE JOINT IN
KNEE