Primary Cartilaginous Joints: Definition, Examples, and Significance
The epiphyseal plate, or growth plate, found in the long bones of growing children, is the classic example of a primary cartilaginous joint, which eve...
By Alex
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Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ): Anatomy, Functions, and Movements
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a complex synovial joint that facilitates the precise movements of the lower jaw, essential for chewing, speech, ...
By Hart
Plane Joints: Structure, Function, Locations, and Clinical Importance
A plane joint, also known as a gliding or planar joint, is a type of synovial joint characterized by flat or slightly curved articular surfaces that a...
By Jordan
Plane Joints: Understanding Gliding Joints, Anatomy, Movement, and Examples
Plane joints are a type of synovial joint also known as gliding joints, characterized by flat articular surfaces that allow for sliding movements.
By Alex
Articular Fossa: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The articular fossa is a specialized concave depression on a bone's surface that receives the convex portion of another bone to form a joint, facilita...
By Alex
Hilton's Law: Understanding Nerve Innervation in Joints, Muscles, and Skin
Hilton's Law states that the same nerve innervating muscles responsible for joint movement also supplies the joint capsule and overlying skin, reflect...
By Hart
Natural Joints: Anatomy, Classification, and Health Maintenance
Natural joints are intricate anatomical connections where two or more bones meet, enabling movement, providing stability, and facilitating the complex...
By Jordan
Ankle & Wrist Joints: Understanding Gliding Joints and Their Role
Yes, both the wrist (carpus) and ankle (tarsus) contain multiple gliding joints, also known as plane joints, which facilitate limited, flat surface-to...
By Alex
Atlas and Axis Joint: Type, Anatomy, and Function
The primary synovial joint found between the atlas (C1) and axis (C2) is a pivot joint, specifically the median atlantoaxial joint, which facilitates ...
By Jordan
