Browsing all articles filed under the "Anatomy & Physiology" category.
The patellar ligament attaches to the tibial tuberosity, a prominent bony projection on the anterior tibia below the knee, essential for the knee exte...
By Alex
Fixed joints (synarthroses) offer stability and protection with little to no motion, whereas freely movable joints (diarthroses/synovial) are engineer...
By Jordan
The subtalar joint receives its intricate nerve supply primarily from branches of the posterior tibial, deep fibular, and sural nerves, which are vita...
By Hart
The collateral ligaments of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints provide crucial stability against side-to-side forces, guide precise finger motion du...
By Hart
The humerus, ulna, and radius intricately articulate at the elbow joint to provide a unique combination of mobility and stability, enabling flexion, e...
By Alex
The joint between the upper arm bone (humerus) and the lower arm bones (radius and ulna) is primarily a synovial hinge joint, facilitating essential f...
By Jordan
The knee is a modified hinge joint, the elbow is a true hinge joint, and both the shoulder and hip are ball-and-socket joints, each uniquely structure...
By Jordan
The arcuate pubic ligament reinforces the inferior aspect of the pubic symphysis, providing crucial stability to the pelvic girdle and resisting tensi...
By Jordan
The radius is not fixed to the humerus at the elbow joint; instead, it articulates dynamically, allowing for crucial forearm rotation (pronation and s...
By Jordan
