Cardines, pronounced /kɑːdɪnɛz/, is a plural form of the noun "cardine," which is a technical term used in anatomy to refer to a hinge joint. The spelling of this word is influenced by its Latin origins, where "cardo" means "pivot point." In English, "cardine" was first recorded in the mid-17th century and is now considered an archaic term. However, it remains relevant in medical and anatomical contexts, and its plural form, Cardines, is spelled accordingly with a long "i" sound and a soft "s."