Femur and Fibula: Understanding Their Roles and Articulations
There is no direct joint articulation between the femur and the fibula; the femur primarily articulates with the tibia and patella at the knee, while ...
By Alex
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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The Ankle: Anatomy, Functions, and Clinical Significance
The ankle joint is a critical anatomical structure linking the lower leg and foot, primarily responsible for locomotion, stability, shock absorption, ...
By Hart
Saddle Joints: Anatomy, Function, and Key Examples
A saddle joint is a synovial joint with unique opposing articular surfaces that allow biaxial movement, enabling motion in two planes with limited rot...
By Hart
Joint Anatomy: Understanding Intracapsular vs. Capsular Structures
Intracapsular refers to structures or events strictly within a joint capsule, whereas capsular broadly describes anything pertaining to or forming par...
By Jordan
Hip Joint: Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Clinical Importance
The femoral acetabulum joint is the hip joint, a critical ball-and-socket synovial joint connecting the lower limb to the axial skeleton, enabling ext...
By Hart
Abdominal Obliques: Anatomy, Functions, and Training
The abdominal obliques are two distinct core muscles—the external and internal obliques—located on the lateral abdomen, crucial for trunk rotation...
By Hart
Lower Limb Muscles: Anatomy, Function, and Interplay
The lower limbs are powered by a complex network of muscles in the hip and gluteal region, thigh, and lower leg, each playing crucial roles in movemen...
By Hart
Foot Ligaments: Locations, Functions, and Importance
The human foot contains over 100 ligaments across its hindfoot, midfoot, and forefoot regions, connecting bones to provide stability, support arches, ...
By Hart
Internal & External Obliques: Anatomy, Movement, and Functional Roles
The internal and external obliques are abdominal muscles that facilitate trunk flexion, lateral flexion, and rotation through distinct fiber orientati...
By Hart
