Pulmonary Ligament: Attachments, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The pulmonary ligament is a double-layered pleural fold extending inferiorly from the lung's hilum, connecting mediastinal and visceral pleura to allo...
By Hart
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Clavicle: Range of Motion, Key Joints, and Functional Importance
The clavicle's range of motion, primarily at the sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joints, includes elevation, depression, protraction, retractio...
By Hart
Ankle Joint: Bones, Ligaments, Tendons, and Key Articulations
The ankle joint is a complex articulation of the tibia, fibula, and talus, supported by a network of ligaments and tendons, enabling essential movemen...
By Jordan
Shoulder Joint Movements: Flexion, Extension, Rotation, and More
The shoulder joint, or glenohumeral joint, is a highly mobile ball-and-socket joint that permits an extensive range of motion, including flexion, exte...
By Alex
Cartilage vs. Connective Tissue: Understanding Their Differences, Functions, and Implications
While cartilage is a specialized type of connective tissue, its key distinctions lie in its avascularity, lack of innervation, specialized chondrocyte...
By Jordan
Ankle Physiology: Structure, Movements, and Functional Importance
The ankle is a complex joint system involving bones, ligaments, muscles, and tendons, enabling essential movements like dorsiflexion and plantarflexio...
By Hart
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ): Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Importance
The lower jaw, or mandible, attaches to the skull at the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), a complex synovial joint located just in front of each ear, ar...
By Hart
Joints: Immovable, Slightly Movable, and Freely Movable Types
Among the options provided, the skull, specifically its sutures, is an example of an immovable joint (synarthrosis), providing maximum stability and p...
By Hart
Knuckles: Anatomy, Functions, and Biomechanical Significance
Knuckles are the specialized joints of the hand and fingers (MCP and IP joints) that enable remarkable dexterity, force transmission, grip strength, a...
By Jordan
