Cartilage: Functions, Types, and Health in the Skeletal System
Cartilage in the skeletal system primarily reduces friction between bones, absorbs shock, provides flexible structural support, and acts as a template...
By Alex
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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The Head Joint: Understanding the Atlanto-Occipital Joint, Its Anatomy, and Functions
The term "head joint" most commonly refers to the atlanto-occipital joint, the primary articulation between the atlas (C1) and the occipital...
By Jordan
Radial Head: Anatomy, Primary Functions, Biomechanical Significance, and Common Injuries
The radial head facilitates elbow flexion and extension by articulating with the humerus, and enables forearm pronation and supination by rotating wit...
By Jordan
Poupart's (Inguinal) Ligament: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
Poupart's ligament, also known as the inguinal ligament, is a strong fibrous band in the lower abdomen that supports the abdominal wall, defines passa...
By Hart
The Ankle Joint: Bones, Ligaments, Muscles, Nerves, and Blood Supply
The ankle joint is a complex articulation connecting the lower leg bones (tibia and fibula) to the talus foot bone, supported by a network of ligament...
By Hart
The Pubic Symphysis: Joint Type, Structure, Function, and Clinical Importance
The joint between the pubic bones in the pelvic girdle is a cartilaginous joint, specifically a symphysis, characterized by a fibrocartilaginous disc ...
By Hart
Ankle Joint: Types, Anatomy, and Biomechanical Function
The ankle is a complex functional unit primarily comprising the talocrural hinge joint, which enables plantarflexion and dorsiflexion, and the subtala...
By Hart
Humeroradial Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
The joint between the radius and the humerus is the humeroradial joint, a key elbow component enabling forearm flexion, extension, pronation, and supi...
By Jordan
Ball and Socket Joints: Anatomy, Multi-Axial Movement, and Unrivaled Flexibility
Ball and socket joints are the most flexible due to their spherical head-in-cup design, allowing multi-axial movement in all three anatomical planes a...
By Jordan
