Browsing all articles filed under the "Anatomy & Biomechanics" category.
Arthrokinematics of the hip joint refer to the specific, involuntary accessory movements like rolls, slides, and spins that occur between the convex f...
By Alex
The shoulder joint primarily functions as a third-class lever, prioritizing range of motion and speed over mechanical force advantage in most movement...
By Hart
While it may appear that the wrist performs rotation, the primary rotational movements of pronation and supination actually originate from the articul...
By Hart
The Kapandji procedure is a biomechanical description of the complex, multi-planar movement of thumb opposition, crucial for human dexterity and fine ...
By Alex
The radius of curvature in the elbow refers to the precise shape of the humeral trochlea and ulnar trochlear notch, which enables stable hinge-like mo...
By Alex
The talonavicular joint's range of motion is functionally constrained, primarily facilitating pronation and supination for foot adaptability and propu...
By Jordan
While the acromioclavicular (AC) joint is often classified as a plane joint, the sternoclavicular (SC) joint, which also involves the clavicle, is def...
By Jordan
The angle of the mandible, the chin, and the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are the most biomechanically vulnerable points of the jaw due to leverage, ...
By Hart
Saddle joints are unique synovial joints with opposing concave and convex surfaces, enabling biaxial movement without rotation, which is crucial for p...
By Hart
