Joints: Structure, Types, and Functional Importance
Joints are articulations where two or more bones meet, providing the skeletal system with mobility and stability, and are structurally classified into...
By Alex
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Knee Joint: Primary and Secondary Movements, Structure, and Limitations
The knee joint primarily allows flexion and extension, along with limited internal and external rotation when flexed, facilitated by its complex struc...
By Hart
Wrist Joints: Understanding Gliding Movement in Hand Dancing
The gliding movement of the wrist, particularly in hand dancing, is primarily facilitated by the intercarpal joints, which are classified as gliding (...
By Jordan
Extensor Digitorum Brevis: Action, Anatomy, and Clinical Significance
The extensor digitorum brevis (EDB) is a short muscle on the top of the foot whose primary action is to extend the medial four toes (2-5) at the metat...
By Jordan
Knee Joint: Primary Movement for Quadriceps and Hamstrings
The primary joint in the leg that both the quadriceps and hamstrings musculature significantly move is the knee joint, facilitating essential flexion ...
By Alex
Phalangeal Joints: Anatomy, Functions, and Clinical Significance
Phalangeal joints are the articulations between the bones of the fingers and toes, facilitating a wide range of movements essential for grasping, mani...
By Jordan
Knee Anatomy: Why You Can't Bend Your Knee Backwards
The human knee is a hinge joint designed for stability, with its backward movement explicitly limited by its intricate bony structure, strong ligament...
By Jordan
Joints: Understanding Synovial and Fibrous Types
Two fundamental types of joints, based on their structural composition and the degree of movement they permit, are synovial joints and fibrous joints.
By Jordan
Elbow Joint Stability: Anatomy, Ligaments, Muscles, and Functional Importance
The elbow joint's high stability is attributed to its intricate bony congruence, robust collateral ligament complex, and dynamic support from surround...
By Hart
