Pivot Joints: Atlantoaxial and Radioulnar Examples
The atlantoaxial joint (neck) and proximal radioulnar joint (forearm) are prime examples of rotating joints, or pivot joints, enabling head rotation a...
By Jordan
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Knee Ligaments: Attachments, Functions, and Common Injuries
Knee ligaments are fibrous connective tissues that precisely attach the femur, tibia, fibula, and patella at specific points, providing stability and ...
By Alex
Ankle Fibula Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, and Common Injuries
The fibula, a slender bone in the lower leg, is stabilized by lateral collateral ligaments (ATFL, PTFL, CFL) and tibiofibular syndesmosis ligaments (A...
By Alex
Intercarpal Joints: Type, Structure, and Functional Significance of Wrist Bones
The joints between the individual carpal bones of the wrist are predominantly plane (gliding) synovial joints, facilitating subtle movements crucial f...
By Jordan
Pulmonary Ligament: Attachments, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The pulmonary ligament is a double-layered pleural fold extending inferiorly from the lung's hilum, connecting mediastinal and visceral pleura to allo...
By Hart
Clavicle: Range of Motion, Key Joints, and Functional Importance
The clavicle's range of motion, primarily at the sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joints, includes elevation, depression, protraction, retractio...
By Hart
Ankle Joint: Bones, Ligaments, Tendons, and Key Articulations
The ankle joint is a complex articulation of the tibia, fibula, and talus, supported by a network of ligaments and tendons, enabling essential movemen...
By Jordan
Shoulder Joint Movements: Flexion, Extension, Rotation, and More
The shoulder joint, or glenohumeral joint, is a highly mobile ball-and-socket joint that permits an extensive range of motion, including flexion, exte...
By Alex
Cartilage vs. Connective Tissue: Understanding Their Differences, Functions, and Implications
While cartilage is a specialized type of connective tissue, its key distinctions lie in its avascularity, lack of innervation, specialized chondrocyte...
By Jordan
