Head Rotation: The Atlantoaxial Joint, Anatomy, and Biomechanics
Head rotation primarily occurs at the atlantoaxial joint, a specialized pivot joint located between the first (C1) and second (C2) cervical vertebrae.
By Jordan
Category: Anatomy & Biomechanics
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Closed Pack Position: Definition, Characteristics, and Clinical Importance
A closed pack position is a specific anatomical joint position where articular surfaces are maximally congruent, the joint capsule and ligaments are t...
By Alex
Knee Anatomy: Locating the Knee Centre and Key Landmarks
Locating the "knee centre" involves identifying specific anatomical landmarks or an approximate axis of rotation for anatomical, biomechanic...
By Jordan
Sternoclavicular Joint: Understanding Anterior Rotation and Its Shoulder Impact
Anterior rotation of the sternoclavicular (SC) joint is a specific forward and downward twisting of the clavicle's sternal end, essential for full sho...
By Alex
Palmar Carpal Ligament: Action, Anatomy, and Clinical Significance
The palmar carpal ligament primarily stabilizes the anterior wrist joint and prevents bowstringing of flexor tendons, maintaining efficient mechanical...
By Alex
The Ankle Joint: Hinge Classification, Complex Anatomy, and Biomechanical Implications
The ankle joint, primarily the talocrural joint, is a hinge joint allowing dorsiflexion and plantarflexion, forming part of a complex system that incl...
By Alex
Fulcrum Joints: Definition, Function, and Examples in Human Movement
A fulcrum joint is the anatomical pivot point in the human body around which bones (levers) move when muscles contract, enabling force transmission an...
By Jordan
Subtalar Joint: Understanding Inversion and Eversion Movements
The subtalar joint primarily performs two distinct movements, inversion and eversion, which are crucial for foot mechanics, shock absorption, and adap...
By Alex
Craniocervical Junction: Anatomy, Joints, Ligaments, and Movements of the Head
The craniocervical junction, comprising the atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial joints, is a complex anatomical region primarily responsible for the i...
By Hart
