Ginglymus

//ˈɡɪŋɡlɪməs//

"Ginglymus" in a Sentence (2 examples)

The Bones of the Fingers are articulated by Ginglymus, and are fifteen in each Hand.

The Ginglymus is, when a Bone receives and is received; and the Property of this Sort of Articulation is to admit only of the Motions of the Flexion and Extension: It is called by Tradesmen Charnall, and it is commonly used in Hinges.

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