Human Body Joints: Structural, Functional, and Synovial Classifications
The human body's joints are primarily classified into three structural types (fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial) and three functional types (synart...
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Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Suspensory Ligaments: Function, Location, and Clinical Importance
Suspensory ligaments are fibrous connective tissues that support, stabilize, and facilitate controlled movement or shape changes of various organs, in...
By Jordan
Femur: Its Role in the Hip (Ball-and-Socket) and Knee (Hinge) Joints
The femur, a bone, is a crucial component of two major synovial joints: the hip, a ball-and-socket joint, and the knee, primarily a hinge joint.
By Hart
Joints: Enabling Movement and Providing Stability
Human joints primarily function to enable movement (mobility) and provide structural stability to the skeletal framework, often balancing these two cr...
By Hart
Inguinal Ligament: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The inguinal ligament is the primary fibrous band connecting the lower abdominal wall to the upper thigh, serving as a crucial anatomical boundary and...
By Jordan
Joints: Structure, Function, and Importance for Movement
Joints connect to facilitate movement, provide stability, absorb shock, and transmit force throughout the skeletal system, enabling the body to be dyn...
By Jordan
Craniocervical Junction: The Occipital Bone and Atlas (C1)
The crucial joint between the skull and the vertebral column is formed by the occipital bone of the skull and the atlas (C1 vertebra), the uppermost b...
By Jordan
Circumduction: Joints, Anatomy, and Importance
Circumduction, a multi-planar movement, is primarily permitted by multi-axial ball-and-socket joints, most notably the shoulder (glenohumeral) and hip...
By Hart
The Ankle-Leg Connection: Bones, Joints, Ligaments, and Muscles Explained
The ankle connects the lower leg to the foot via an intricate system of bones, multiple joints, strong ligaments, and musculotendinous units, enabling...
By Hart
