ginglymus

[ jing-gluh-muhs, ging- ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural gin·gly·mi [jing, -gl, uh, -mahy, ging, -].

1. a joint in which movement is limited to one plane.

ginglymus

/ ˈɡɪŋ-; ˈdʒɪŋɡlɪməs /

noun

1. anatomy a hinge joint See hinge

Word History and Origins

Origin of ginglymus¹

1650–60; < New Latin < Greek gínglymos hinge

Word History and Origins

Origin of ginglymus¹

C17: New Latin, from Greek ginglumos hinge

Example Sentences

This also, is a ginglymus joint, having but slight lateral motion, and that only when it is in a state of flexion.

From Project Gutenberg

Hinge joints (Ginglymus), such as the elbow and interphalangeal joints.

From Project Gutenberg