Knee: Bones, Ligaments, and the Unique Role of the Patella
There is no 'ligament bone' in the knee; ligaments are fibrous connective tissues that connect bones to other bones, while the patella, or kneecap, is...
By Alex
Category: Anatomy
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Standing on Tiptoes: Muscles, Mechanics, and Strengthening Exercises
Standing on tiptoes primarily engages the powerful calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus), supported by synergistic ankle and foot muscles like the t...
By Hart
The Knee Joint: The Largest in the Human Body, Its Anatomy, Function, and Care
The knee joint is the largest and one of the most complex synovial joints in the human body, crucial for locomotion, weight-bearing, and maintaining a...
By Jordan
Glenohumeral Joint Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Importance
The glenohumeral joint's exceptional mobility is stabilized by a network of ligaments, including the superior, middle, and inferior glenohumeral ligam...
By Hart
Glenoid Cavity: Function, Anatomy, Stability, and Clinical Relevance in the Scapula
The glenoid cavity, a shallow depression on the scapula, serves as the primary articulation point for the humerus, forming the shoulder joint and enab...
By Hart
Elbow Joint: Bony Anatomy, Articulations, and Clinical Significance
The elbow joint is a complex synovial hinge joint formed by the articulation of the humerus, ulna, and radius, facilitating flexion, extension, pronat...
By Alex
Tibia and Fibula: Proximal, Interosseous, and Distal Connections Explained
The tibia and fibula are intricately connected at three distinct points: the proximal tibiofibular joint, along their shafts via the interosseous memb...
By Jordan
TMJ Veins: Anatomy, Drainage Pathways, and Clinical Significance
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) receives its venous drainage primarily through an intricate network involving the retromandibular vein, the maxillar...
By Hart
Coxa: Anatomical Location, Key Structures, Function, and Clinical Relevance
Coxa is the anatomical region of the hip, encompassing the hip joint and its surrounding structures, which connects the lower limb to the axial skelet...
By Alex
