Latest news from Duxbury, MA collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations. Ancestries: English (31.7%), Irish (13.8%), German (8.2%), Italian (5.0%), British (4.9%), Slovak (2.9%). Current Local Time: EST time zone. Incorporated in 1637. Elevation: 36 feet. Land area: 2.17 square miles.
Hinge joints allow movement in one direction, as seen in the knees  and elbows and fingers.    FUNCTION: The purpose of joints is to provide movement for the  body.
The temporomandibular joint is one of the most complex joints in your body. Itâs a sliding hinge that lets your jaw move up and down, side to side, and back to front. In addition to the bones and muscles, thereâs also a small piece of cartilage (firm tissue) that acts like a shock absorber and protects your bones from wear and tear.