Head-Neck Connection: Atlanto-Occipital and Atlanto-Axial Joints Explained
The head connects to the neck through the specialized craniovertebral joints, which include the condyloid atlanto-occipital joint (C0-C1) for nodding ...
By Hart
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Shoulder Anatomy: How the Clavicle Attaches to the Scapula
The clavicle attaches to the scapula primarily at the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, where its lateral end articulates with the acromion process of the...
By Hart
Joints: Anatomy, Components, and Their Vital Roles
Between bones in a joint, a complex network of specialized tissues and substances like articular cartilage, synovial fluid, ligaments, and menisci wor...
By Alex
Knee Anatomy: Understanding the Patella and Other Key Structures
The 'ball' at the front of your knee is primarily the patella, or kneecap, a sesamoid bone essential for quadriceps efficiency and joint protection, c...
By Hart
Synovial Joints: Types, Characteristics, and Movements
Synovial joints, the most common and movable type in the human body, are classified into six primary types—plane, hinge, pivot, condyloid, saddle, a...
By Alex
The Knee Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Health
The largest and most complex synovial joint in the human body is the knee joint, essential for locomotion, weight-bearing, and dynamic movement.
By Alex
Thumb CMC Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance of the Saddle Joint
The carpometacarpal (CMC) joint of the thumb is a prime example of a specialized synovial saddle joint, crucial for the thumb's unique dexterity and r...
By Hart
Cartilage: Composition, Strength, Types, and Factors Affecting Health
Cartilage's remarkable strength derives from its unique extracellular matrix, a sophisticated blend of collagen fibers providing tensile strength, pro...
By Alex
Wrist Bending: Anatomy, Movements, and Biomechanics
The wrist bends through the complex interplay of multiple bones, joints, and a sophisticated network of muscles and ligaments in the forearm and hand,...
By Alex
