The Ankle Joint: Bones, Ligaments, Muscles, Nerves, and Blood Supply
The ankle joint is a complex articulation connecting the lower leg bones (tibia and fibula) to the talus foot bone, supported by a network of ligament...
By Hart
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The Pubic Symphysis: Joint Type, Structure, Function, and Clinical Importance
The joint between the pubic bones in the pelvic girdle is a cartilaginous joint, specifically a symphysis, characterized by a fibrocartilaginous disc ...
By Hart
Ankle Joint: Types, Anatomy, and Biomechanical Function
The ankle is a complex functional unit primarily comprising the talocrural hinge joint, which enables plantarflexion and dorsiflexion, and the subtala...
By Hart
Humeroradial Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
The joint between the radius and the humerus is the humeroradial joint, a key elbow component enabling forearm flexion, extension, pronation, and supi...
By Jordan
Ball and Socket Joints: Anatomy, Multi-Axial Movement, and Unrivaled Flexibility
Ball and socket joints are the most flexible due to their spherical head-in-cup design, allowing multi-axial movement in all three anatomical planes a...
By Jordan
Subtalar Joint Eversion: Primary Muscles, Synergists, and Functional Importance
The fibularis longus and brevis are the primary muscles responsible for subtalar joint eversion, with the fibularis tertius and extensor digitorum lon...
By Jordan
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint: Anterior Aspect Anatomy, Ligaments, Function, and Clinical Significance
The anterior aspect of the sacroiliac (SI) joint is the front portion of this articulation, featuring unique bony surfaces, a thin joint capsule, and ...
By Jordan
Tibiotalar Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The tibiotalar joint, commonly known as the true ankle joint, is a critical synovial hinge joint formed by the tibia, fibula, and talus, primarily res...
By Hart
Thick Filament: Composition, Structure, and Role in Muscle Contraction
A thick filament primarily consists of the protein myosin, which forms its structural backbone and functional heads, along with accessory proteins lik...
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