The human body consists of various joints that allow the body to move. One of the joints contained in the human body is the hinge joint. Just like other parts of the body, the hinge joint is at risk of experiencing interference due to various things. Joints are areas where two bones are connected by connective tissue. Joints throughout the body allow one-way movement. If you have a hard time imagining how this joint works, try to imagine a hinge on a door that can only move in one direction. Diseases of the Hinge Joint One of the hinge joints on the human body is the elbow. Elbows are formed by meeting between the humerus bones in the upper arm and the radius and ulna in the forearm. There are many disorders that can afflict the hinge joint in the elbow, such as tendinitis, sprains or broken joints. However, there are two disorders of the elbow that most often occur and are associated with hinge joint disorders, namely: Elbow arthritis (arthritis) This disorder causes the ...