Costal Facets: Anatomy, Respiratory Function, and Clinical Importance
Costal facets are specialized articulating surfaces on thoracic vertebrae that form synovial joints with ribs, enabling respiration and providing thor...
By Hart
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Joints: Function, Classification, Components, and Health
Joints are critical junctures where bones meet, primarily facilitating movement while also providing stability, enabling weight bearing, and withstand...
By Hart
Knee Joint: Special Features, Anatomy, and Function
The knee joint is a complex modified hinge joint uniquely designed for extensive mobility and robust stability, characterized by its intricate ligamen...
By Alex
Movable Joints: Classification by Structure, Function, and Examples
Movable joints, also known as synovial joints, are primarily classified based on the shape of their articulating surfaces (structure) and the types an...
By Alex
Shoulder Joint: Mobility, Anatomy, and Stability Trade-offs
The glenohumeral joint, or shoulder joint, is the most mobile joint in the human body due to its unique ball-and-socket design, shallow glenoid fossa,...
By Hart
Cartilage: Location, Types, and Functions in the Body
Cartilage is a vital connective tissue found in numerous organs and anatomical structures throughout the human body, providing support, flexibility, a...
By Hart
Posterior Oblique Ligament: Attachments, Function, and Clinical Significance
The Posterior Oblique Ligament (POL) of the knee originates from the medial femoral condyle and attaches to the posterior medial tibial condyle, semim...
By Hart
Hinge Synovial Joints: Characteristics, Anatomy, and Examples
Hinge synovial joints are characterized by uniaxial movement, primarily flexion and extension, facilitated by highly congruent articular surfaces and ...
By Jordan
Muscle Strength: The Masseter, Soleus, and Other Muscles with High Strength-to-Weight Ratios
The masseter muscle is widely considered to have the highest strength-to-weight ratio among skeletal muscles, with the soleus muscle also being a stro...
By Hart
