Cartilage: Its Role in Cartilaginous and Synovial Joints
Cartilage is the defining tissue of cartilaginous joints (synchondroses and symphyses) and a vital component as articular cartilage within highly mobi...
By Hart
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Elbow and Hip Joints: Functional and Structural Classification Explained
The elbow is a synovial hinge joint (uniaxial diarthrosis) for flexion/extension, while the hip is a synovial ball-and-socket joint (multiaxial diarth...
By Hart
Movable Joints: Connections, Supporting Structures, and Stability
Movable joints, or synovial joints, are primarily connected and stabilized by ligaments, with crucial support from the joint capsule, articular cartil...
By Alex
The Ulna: Joint Types, Articulations, and Functional Significance
The ulna primarily forms a hinge joint at the elbow and two pivot joints with the radius, enabling essential movements like elbow flexion/extension an...
By Alex
Medial Tibial Condyle: Articulation, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The medial condyle of the tibia articulates with the medial condyle of the femur, forming the medial compartment of the tibiofemoral joint, crucial fo...
By Jordan
Shoulder & Hip Joints: Understanding Ball-and-Socket Anatomy and Function
Both the shoulder and hip joints are classic examples of ball-and-socket joints, highly mobile synovial joints designed for extensive multi-axial move...
By Jordan
Cervical Spine: Structure, Vertebrae, Discs, Ligaments, and Muscles
The cervical spine, the uppermost and most mobile part of the vertebral column, is composed of seven vertebrae, intervertebral discs, ligaments, and m...
By Alex
Denticulate Ligaments: Anatomy, Functions, and Clinical Importance
The denticulate ligaments are fibrous bands that anchor the spinal cord laterally within the vertebral canal, providing stability, preventing excessiv...
By Hart
The Fibula: Its Role in Synovial Joints and Articulations
The fibula is a bone that participates in two primary synovial joints: the proximal tibiofibular joint, a plane (gliding) synovial joint, and the talo...
By Hart
