Turning a Doorknob: Anatomical Planes, Muscles, and Functional Movement
Turning a doorknob primarily involves the rotational movements of the forearm's pronation and supination, which occur within the transverse anatomical...
By Alex
Category: Anatomy & Biomechanics
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Knee Joint: Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Why It's a Modified Hinge
While often primarily described as a hinge joint, the knee is more accurately classified as a complex, modified hinge joint due to its subtle rotation...
By Hart
Ankle Joint Arthrokinematics: Understanding Roll, Slide, and Clinical Significance
Ankle joint arthrokinematics describe the crucial, involuntary roll and slide movements between the talus and ankle mortise during dorsiflexion and pl...
By Jordan
Trochlea: Definition, Locations, Biomechanics, and Clinical Relevance
A trochlea is an anatomical structure resembling a pulley, characterized by a grooved surface that guides tendons or structures, facilitating movement...
By Jordan
Subtalar Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Biomechanical Importance
The subtalar joint's main function is to facilitate triplanar pronation and supination, enabling the foot to adapt to uneven terrain, absorb impact, a...
By Hart
The Complete Elbow Joint: Understanding Its Three Key Articulations
The complete elbow joint comprises three distinct synovial articulations: the humeroulnar, humeroradial, and proximal radioulnar joints, which collect...
By Alex
Knee Unlocking: Mechanism, Anatomy, and Importance
The knee is unlocked from its fully extended, stable position primarily by the popliteus muscle, which initiates internal rotation of the tibia to rev...
By Hart
Push-Up Biomechanics: Shoulder Joint Actions, Muscle Engagement, and Stability
The shoulder's glenohumeral joint performs horizontal adduction and flexion during the push-up's concentric phase and horizontal abduction and extensi...
By Hart
Wrist Joint: Axes of Rotation, Movements, and Significance
The wrist joint, a complex articulation of the forearm and carpal bones, primarily exhibits two functional axes of rotation, both passing approximatel...
By Alex
