Shoulder Joint: Understanding Its Ball-and-Socket Nature and Why It's Not a Hinge Joint
The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint, not a hinge joint, designed for exceptional multi-directional mobility rather than limited, single-plan...
By Hart
Category: Anatomy & Joint Health
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Finger Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, Common Injuries, and Protection
Yes, fingers are extensively equipped with a complex network of ligaments that connect bones, providing crucial stability and guiding precise movement...
By Jordan
Elbow and Wrist Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, and Importance
Ligaments are strong fibrous tissues that connect bones, providing stability and guiding movement in complex joints like the elbow and wrist, which ar...
By Alex
Thumb Joint: Anatomy, Unique Function, and Common Conditions
The primary joint referred to as "the thumb joint" due to its unique structure and critical role in movement is the first carpometacarpal (C...
By Hart
Knee Tendons: Anatomy, Function, and Related Conditions
The knee joint's function and stability rely on an intricate network of tendon attachments, such as the quadriceps, patellar, hamstring, and gastrocne...
By Alex
Knee Joint Bursae: Number, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The knee joint typically contains 10 to 14 major bursae, which are fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction and provide cushioning, though the exact num...
By Hart
Thumb-Wrist Joint: Type, Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Clinical Significance
The joint between the thumb and wrist bone, specifically the first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint, is a highly specialized saddle joint that enables the ...
By Alex
Ankle Mortise: Anatomy, Function, Injuries, and Maintaining Health
The ankle mortise is the highly stable, hinge-like joint formed by the tibia, fibula, and talus, crucial for weight-bearing and guiding ankle movement...
By Jordan
DIP Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
The Distal Interphalangeal (DIP) joint is a crucial hinge joint at the end of each finger and toe, connecting the middle and distal phalanges, essenti...
By Alex
