Posterior Sacroiliac Ligament: Attachments, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The posterior sacroiliac ligament (PSIL) primarily attaches the sacrum to the ilium, specifically connecting the lateral sacral crest to the posterior...
By Hart
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Hip Joint: Understanding Anatomical Planes and Movements
The hip joint, a ball-and-socket joint, moves in all three cardinal anatomical planes—sagittal, frontal (coronal), and transverse—allowing for ext...
By Hart
Joints: Functions, Types, and Their Importance in Human Anatomy
Joints are crucial anatomical connections between bones that enable movement, provide structural stability, absorb impact, and facilitate the vast arr...
By Jordan
Skull and Vertebrae Joint: Actions of the Atlanto-Occipital and Atlanto-Axial Joints
The primary joint actions between the skull and vertebrae occur at the atlanto-occipital joint (C0-C1), facilitating flexion, extension, and limited l...
By Jordan
The Elbow Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
The joint connecting the upper arm (humerus) to the forearm (radius and ulna) is called the elbow joint, a complex hinge joint crucial for a wide rang...
By Alex
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
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
