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.
Hinge joint. This type of joint behaves in a similar way to a door hinge in that it allows only a forward and backward type of movement. It does allow a slight range of movement to one side but is usually known for its movement in a straight line.The elbow joint is an example of a hinge joint.inge joint. This type of joint behaves in a similar way to a door hinge in that it allows only a forward and backward type of movement. It does allow a slight range of movement to one side but is usually known for its movement in a straight line.