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hinge joint vs interphalangeal joint

interphalangeal joint vs hinge joint

hinge joint and interphalangeal joint both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hinge joint Yes No No No
interphalangeal joint Yes No No No
As nouns, interphalangeal joint is a hyponym of hinge joint; that is, interphalangeal joint is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hinge joint:
  • hinge joint: a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane
  • interphalangeal joint: any of the joints between the phalanges of the fingers or toes
hinge joint (noun) interphalangeal joint (noun)
a joint allowing movement in one plane only any of the joints between the phalanges of the fingers or toes
a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane
Difference between hinge joint and interphalangeal joint

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