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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 joints between carpals and bones of the forearm (ulna and radius) and metacarpals and first phalanges are examples. c. Hinge Joint. Hinge joint allow movement in one plane only (similar to door hinge).The elbow, knee and joints between phalanges are all hinge joints.he joints between carpals and bones of the forearm (ulna and radius) and metacarpals and first phalanges are examples. c. Hinge Joint. Hinge joint allow movement in one plane only (similar to door hinge).