Bone Connections: Understanding Joints, Ligaments, Cartilage, and Their Importance
Our bones are connected by specialized structures called joints, or articulations, which are supported by ligaments, cartilage, and synovial fluid to ...
By Jordan
Category: Anatomy & Musculoskeletal Health
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The Radius at the Wrist Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Common Injuries
The radius is the larger forearm bone, with its distal end forming the primary articulation of the wrist joint, crucial for movements and load bearing...
By Jordan
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS): Ligaments, Muscle Attachments, and Clinical Significance
The Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS) is a pelvic landmark primarily associated with the inguinal ligament, which originates from it, and also serv...
By Alex
Hip Joint: Ligaments Connecting the Thigh and Pelvis
The thigh and pelvis are connected by a complex network of strong ligaments, primarily the iliofemoral, pubofemoral, and ischiofemoral ligaments, whic...
By Jordan
Sacrococcygeal Region: Anatomy, Function, and Importance for Stability
The sacrococcygeal region refers to the anatomical area encompassing the sacrum and coccyx, forming the lowest, posterior portion of the vertebral col...
By Hart
Scapula vs. Shoulder: Understanding Anatomy, Functions, and Importance
The scapula is a single bone (shoulder blade) providing a mobile base for arm movement, while the shoulder is a complex region including the scapula, ...
By Alex
Shoulder Anatomy: The Interplay of Humerus, Clavicle, and Scapula
The humerus and clavicle are not directly connected by a joint; instead, they are indirectly linked through the scapula, forming the complex and highl...
By Hart
Ball and Socket Joints: Locations, Movements, and Clinical Significance
The primary ball and socket joints in the human body are the shoulder (glenohumeral) and hip (acetabulofemoral) joints, enabling extensive multi-direc...
By Alex
