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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 human knee, which joins the femur and tibia, is classified as a hinge joint based on range of motion. Hinge joints are so named because they resemble door hinges. Various aliments can affect hinge joints limiting range of motion and causing pain. Articular cartilage is found between the bones that comprise a joint. The elbow is a hinge joint. In a hinge joint, like the knee, the cylindrical head of one bone fits into the socket of the other bone.