Carpometacarpal (CMC) Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The CMC joint, or Carpometacarpal joint, is the articulation between the wrist's carpal bones and the hand's metacarpal bones, notably referring to th...
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Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Hip Joint: Functional and Structural Classification, Range of Motion, and Significance
The hip joint is functionally classified as a diarthrosis, signifying it is a freely movable joint that allows for extensive and varied movements esse...
By Jordan
Calf Muscles: Anatomy, Function, and Training Considerations
The calf region comprises superficial muscles like the gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris, along with deeper muscles such as the tibialis posterior,...
By Hart
Arantius Ligament: Anatomy, Fetal Development, and Clinical Relevance
The Arantius ligament is a fibrous remnant of the fetal ductus venosus, which shunted oxygenated blood, and serves as an important anatomical landmark...
By Hart
Shoulder: Understanding Its Complex Movements and Biomechanics
The shoulder, a complex of the glenohumeral joint and shoulder girdle, is capable of extensive movements including flexion, extension, abduction, addu...
By Hart
Synovial Joints: The Six Main Types, Movements, and Examples
The six main types of synovial joints are plane (gliding), hinge, pivot, condylar (ellipsoidal), saddle, and ball-and-socket joints, each classified b...
By Jordan
Joint Movements: Understanding the Difference Between Circumduction and Rotation
Rotation is a singular joint movement around a fixed axis, whereas circumduction is a complex, multi-planar movement combining flexion, extension, abd...
By Alex
Interosseous Membrane: Structure, Functions, and Clinical Importance
The interosseous membrane is the robust fibrous joint between the radius and ulna, crucial for forearm stability, efficient load transmission, and ser...
By Jordan
Extension: Understanding Joint Straightening and Its Role in Movement
Straightening a joint to increase the angle between articulating bones is anatomically defined as extension, a fundamental movement opposite to flexio...
By Jordan
