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
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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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
The Sacrum's Superior Articular Process: Articulation, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The superior articular processes of the sacrum articulate with the inferior articular processes of the fifth (L5) lumbar vertebra, forming the crucial...
By Jordan
Hip Joint: Blood Supply, Arterial Network, and Clinical Significance
The hip joint receives its complex blood supply primarily from the medial and lateral circumflex femoral arteries, supplemented by obturator and glute...
By Hart
The Ligament from Hip to Spine: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The primary ligament directly connecting the lower lumbar spine to the hip bone (ilium) is the iliolumbar ligament, a crucial structure for stabilizin...
By Hart
Knee Rotation: Directions, Anatomy, and Functional Importance
The knee joint, while primarily a hinge, permits limited internal (medial) and external (lateral) rotation, predominantly when flexed, crucial for gai...
By Jordan
