Knee Joint: Functional Classification, Movements, and Biomechanics
The knee joint is functionally classified as a diarthrotic synovial joint, specifically a modified hinge joint (ginglymus), primarily allowing flexion...
By Jordan
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Femur Attachment to the Knee: Anatomy, Articulations, and Stabilizing Structures
The femur attaches to the knee through its distal end, forming the tibiofemoral joint with the tibia and the patellofemoral joint with the patella, al...
By Hart
Knee Joints: Names, Functions, and Importance of Its Primary Articulations
The knee is a complex structure comprising two primary articulations: the tibiofemoral joint, connecting the femur and tibia, and the patellofemoral j...
By Jordan
Spinning Joints: Types, Examples, and Functional Importance
A spinning joint, formally known as a pivot joint, is exemplified by the proximal radioulnar joint in the forearm, which facilitates rotational moveme...
By Alex
Understanding Joints: Immovable, Movable, and Their Role in the Body
Immovable joints (synarthroses) provide stability with no movement, while movable joints (diarthroses or synovial joints) allow for a wide range of mo...
By Alex
Humerus and Ulna: Key Articulations of the Elbow Joint
The primary part of the humerus that articulates with the ulna is the trochlea, forming the crucial hinge joint of the elbow.
By Jordan
Joint Movement: How Bones, Muscles, and Nerves Work Together
Movement at a joint results from the coordinated action of bones, cartilage, ligaments, muscles, and synovial fluid, all orchestrated by the nervous s...
By Hart
Human Joints: Debunking the '28 Joints' Myth and Understanding Anatomy
The term "28 joints" does not refer to a standard anatomical grouping of joints in the human body but is a common misconception often associ...
By Alex
Sternoclavicular (SC) Joint: Location, Function, and Clinical Importance
The sternoclavicular (SC) joint is located at the front of the chest where the medial end of the collarbone (clavicle) meets the upper part of the bre...
By Alex
