The structure labeled II articulates with III to form HINGE JOINT.
Hinge joints are those that allow movement along one plane. They facilitate bending and straightening actions, such as flexing a finger.
In a hinge joint, protective cartilage covers the bones, and a thick gel called synovial fluid lubricates them, allowing them to move without rubbing against one another,
The following body parts are hinge joints: elbow, knee, finger joints, toe joints, and ankles.
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