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interphalangeal joint vs hinge joint

hinge joint vs interphalangeal joint

interphalangeal joint and hinge joint both are nouns.

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

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