Articular Fossa: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The articular fossa is a specialized concave depression on a bone's surface that receives the convex portion of another bone to form a joint, facilita...
By Alex
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Hilton's Law: Understanding Nerve Innervation in Joints, Muscles, and Skin
Hilton's Law states that the same nerve innervating muscles responsible for joint movement also supplies the joint capsule and overlying skin, reflect...
By Hart
Natural Joints: Anatomy, Classification, and Health Maintenance
Natural joints are intricate anatomical connections where two or more bones meet, enabling movement, providing stability, and facilitating the complex...
By Jordan
Ankle & Wrist Joints: Understanding Gliding Joints and Their Role
Yes, both the wrist (carpus) and ankle (tarsus) contain multiple gliding joints, also known as plane joints, which facilitate limited, flat surface-to...
By Alex
Atlas and Axis Joint: Type, Anatomy, and Function
The primary synovial joint found between the atlas (C1) and axis (C2) is a pivot joint, specifically the median atlantoaxial joint, which facilitates ...
By Jordan
Synovial Joints: Types, Movements, and Examples in the Skeletal System
Synovial joints, the most common and movable type of joint, are categorized into six distinct types—plane, hinge, pivot, condyloid, saddle, and ball...
By Alex
Hip Complex: Anatomy, Mobility, Stability, and Force Transmission
The hip complex primarily provides robust stability for weight-bearing, facilitates extensive multi-planar mobility for locomotion and daily activitie...
By Hart
Major Joints: Shoulder, Hip, Knee, and Elbow Joint Classifications
The shoulder and hip joints are ball-and-socket joints offering multi-axial movement, while the knee and elbow joints are primarily hinge joints allow...
By Jordan
Leg Muscles: Anatomy, Functions, and Common Conditions
The human leg is not powered by a single muscle; instead, it comprises numerous muscle groups in the thigh and lower leg, each with specialized functi...
By Alex
