Knee, Hip, and Shoulder Joints: Types, Functions, and Biomechanics
The knee is a modified hinge joint, while both the hip and shoulder are classic ball-and-socket joints, each uniquely adapted for specific human movem...
By Alex
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Epiglottis: Function of Its Cartilage, Swallowing Mechanism, and Clinical Importance
The cartilage in the epiglottis, primarily elastic cartilage, functions as a flexible, resilient lid that seals off the trachea during swallowing, pre...
By Alex
Capsular End-Feel: Sensation, Anatomy, and Clinical Significance
Capsular end-feel is characterized by a firm, leathery, and slightly yielding resistance felt at the extreme end of a joint's passive range of motion,...
By Jordan
Elbow Extension: Anatomy, Muscles, Biomechanics, and Functional Importance
Elbow extension is the straightening movement of the arm at the elbow joint, increasing the angle between the forearm and upper arm, primarily powered...
By Hart
Posterior Sacroiliac Ligament: Attachments, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The posterior sacroiliac ligament (PSIL) primarily attaches the sacrum to the ilium, specifically connecting the lateral sacral crest to the posterior...
By Hart
Hip Joint: Understanding Anatomical Planes and Movements
The hip joint, a ball-and-socket joint, moves in all three cardinal anatomical planes—sagittal, frontal (coronal), and transverse—allowing for ext...
By Hart
Joints: Functions, Types, and Their Importance in Human Anatomy
Joints are crucial anatomical connections between bones that enable movement, provide structural stability, absorb impact, and facilitate the vast arr...
By Jordan
Skull and Vertebrae Joint: Actions of the Atlanto-Occipital and Atlanto-Axial Joints
The primary joint actions between the skull and vertebrae occur at the atlanto-occipital joint (C0-C1), facilitating flexion, extension, and limited l...
By Jordan
The Elbow Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
The joint connecting the upper arm (humerus) to the forearm (radius and ulna) is called the elbow joint, a complex hinge joint crucial for a wide rang...
By Alex
