Pivot Joints: Anatomy, Movement, and Functional Significance
A pivot joint is a uniaxial synovial joint, allowing movement primarily in one direction: rotation around a single, central axis.
By Hart
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Patellofemoral Joint: Location, Anatomy, Function, and Health
The patellofemoral joint is located at the front of the knee, formed by the articulation of the patella (kneecap) and the trochlear groove of the dist...
By Hart
Chest Anatomy: Understanding the Space Between Muscles and the Mediastinum
The 'space in between the chest' primarily refers to the sternum, the visible muscular separation, and the mediastinum, a vital central compartment ho...
By Jordan
Elbow Joint: Anatomy, Movement Capabilities, and Biomechanical Significance
The elbow is a complex compound synovial joint primarily functioning as a hinge for flexion and extension, while also incorporating a pivot joint for ...
By Jordan
Hip Joint: Femur-Pelvis Articulation, Anatomy, and Biomechanics
The femur articulates with the hip bone to form the hip joint, a highly stable and mobile ball-and-socket synovial joint where the femoral head fits i...
By Jordan
Slightly Movable Joints: Movement Mechanisms, Types, and Functional Significance
Slightly movable joints (amphiarthroses) move through the elasticity and compressibility of their binding fibrous or cartilaginous connective tissues,...
By Hart
The Spine: Location, Structure, Regions, and Importance
Your spine, also known as the vertebral column, is centrally located along the back of your torso, extending from the base of your skull to your pelvi...
By Alex
Mandibular Fossa: Contents, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The mandibular fossa primarily houses the condylar process of the mandible, forming the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), along with the articular disc, ...
By Alex
Biceps and Triceps: Understanding Antagonistic Muscle Pairs
Biceps and triceps are called antagonistic muscles because they perform opposing actions at the elbow joint, where one contracts as the agonist while ...
By Jordan
