The elbow is one of the most flexible joints in the body. Itallows the upper arm to be extended or contracted, and also movedfrom side to side to a limited degree. Whether the job is crackinga walnut, ...

A video by the Maine Medical Society attempts to make sneezing into your sleeve fashionable and patriotic. On the upside of the recent flu mania, one oft-neglected, seldom noticed and, come to think ...

Hinge joints move in one direction, like doors, and are in knees, elbows, and fingers. Injuries or arthritis can cause pain and swelling in hinge joints, but ice and rest help reduce pain. Physical ...

Hinge joints function similarly to hinge on a door. They allow bones to move in one direction back and forth. The fingers, toes, elbows, knees, and ankles contain hinge joints. Share on Pinterest ...