Browsing all articles filed under the "Anatomy & Physiology" category.
A secondary cartilaginous joint, or symphysis, is a type of joint where bones are united by a fibrocartilage disc between hyaline cartilage-covered su...
By Jordan
The shoulder's ball-and-socket glenohumeral joint works by allowing the humeral head to move within the shallow glenoid fossa, facilitated by articula...
By Hart
The humeroradial joint connects the humerus and radius, forming a modified hinge within the complex elbow joint, which primarily relies on the humerou...
By Alex
The region of the upper limb located between the elbow and wrist joints is anatomically known as the forearm, a complex segment crucial for a wide ran...
By Hart
The knee joint comprises two distinct articulations: the tibiofemoral joint, responsible for weight-bearing and movement, and the patellofemoral joint...
By Hart
The knee joint primarily functions as a critical hinge facilitating lower leg flexion and extension, while bearing body weight and absorbing impact fo...
By Hart
Abdominal muscles (abs) initiate their actions from specific anatomical origins on the pelvis and lower ribs, enabling trunk flexion, rotation, latera...
By Alex
The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is a pivotal wrist joint primarily responsible for enabling forearm pronation and supination, allowing for precise ...
By Jordan
The glenoid is a shallow shoulder socket prioritizing mobility, while the acetabulum is a deep hip socket designed for stability and weight-bearing, r...
By Alex
