A condylar joint is a type of synovial joint found in the body, where the condyle of one bone fits into the concave surface of another bone. Synonyms for condylar joint include hinge joint, which is a type of condylar joint that allows movement in only one plane, such as the elbow joint. Another synonym for condylar joint is ginglymus joint, which refers to the same type of joint as hinge joint but is used more in the anatomical context. Lastly, trochoid joint is another synonym that refers to a type of condylar joint that allows rotation around a pivot point, such as the atlantoaxial joint in the neck.