Glenoid and Labrum: Differences, Functions, and Clinical Significance in the Shoulder
The glenoid fossa is the shallow, pear-shaped socket on the scapula (shoulder blade) that articulates with the head of the humerus, forming the primar...
By Alex
Category: Anatomy & Orthopedics
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Shoulder Anatomy: The Ligaments Connecting the Clavicle and Scapula
The primary ligaments connecting the clavicle and scapula are the acromioclavicular (AC) ligament, forming the AC joint, and the crucial coracoclavicu...
By Jordan
The Deltoid Ligament: Anatomy, Function, and Injuries of the Medial Ankle
The medial ligaments of the ankle, collectively known as the Deltoid Ligament, form a robust complex on the inner ankle, primarily responsible for res...
By Hart
Tibia and Fibula: Connections, Joints, Ligaments, and Lower Leg Stability
The tibia and fibula are primarily held together by a complex network of strong ligaments, including those at the proximal and distal tibiofibular joi...
By Hart
Coracoclavicular Ligament: Components, Function, and Clinical Significance
The coracoclavicular ligament, a crucial shoulder stabilizing structure, is composed of two distinct parts: the medial conoid ligament and the lateral...
By Jordan
Supraglenoid Tubercle: Anatomy, Significance, and Associated Conditions
The supraglenoid refers to the supraglenoid tubercle, a small bony projection above the glenoid cavity of the scapula, serving as the crucial origin f...
By Jordan
Femur Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, and Common Injuries of the Hip and Knee Joints
The femur's stability and movement at the hip and knee joints are critically dependent on robust ligaments like the iliofemoral, cruciate, and collate...
By Jordan
