Neck Joints: Anatomy, Function, and Health
Yes, your neck (cervical spine) features numerous specialized joints, such as atlanto-occipital, atlanto-axial, facet, and intervertebral disc joints,...
By Hart
Category: Anatomy & Joint Health
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The Patella: Location, Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Common Conditions
The patella, or kneecap, is a triangular sesamoid bone located on the front of the knee joint, embedded within the quadriceps tendon, articulating wit...
By Jordan
Knee Joint: Bones, Cartilage, Ligaments, and More
The knee joint is a complex structure comprising the femur, tibia, patella, articular cartilage, menisci, crucial ligaments (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL), tend...
By Jordan
Distal Radioulnar Joint: Ligaments, Stability, and the TFCC
The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is primarily stabilized by the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC), which encompasses the palmar and dorsal ra...
By Alex
Distal Tibiofibular Joint: Anatomy, Function, and High Ankle Sprains
The special joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula is called the distal tibiofibular joint, a crucial syndesmosis that forms an integra...
By Alex
Ankle Ligaments: Functions, Stability, and Injury Prevention
Ankle ligaments provide static stability to the ankle joint, limit excessive movements, and contribute to proprioception, which is the body's sense of...
By Jordan
The Pollex Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
The pollex joint primarily refers to the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint of the thumb, a unique saddle joint crucial for the thumb's exceptional range of ...
By Alex
Finger Joints: Anatomy, Connections, Movement, and Common Conditions
Finger joints are complex anatomical structures where bones articulate, stabilized by cartilage, joint capsules, synovial fluid, ligaments, and moved ...
By Hart
Elbow Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, and Common Injuries
Yes, the elbow joint is extensively supported by several crucial ligaments, including the UCL, RCL, and annular ligament, which provide stability, gui...
By Alex
