Femur Ligaments: Attachments, Functions, and Clinical Relevance
Multiple crucial ligaments, including the iliofemoral, pubofemoral, ischiofemoral, and ligament of the head of the femur, attach to specific points on...
By Jordan
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Elbow Joint: Motions Between Humerus and Radius for Flexion, Extension, Pronation, and Supination
The humerus and radius facilitate elbow flexion and extension, while the humerus provides a stable pivot for the radial head's spinning during forearm...
By Jordan
Thigh and Arm Muscles: Anatomical, Physiological, and Biomechanical Similarities
Despite differing locations, thigh and arm muscles share fundamental similarities in their anatomical organization, physiological function, biomechani...
By Hart
Joints: Understanding Immovable, Slightly Movable, and Their Functional Importance
Fibrous joints, known as synarthroses, allow little to no movement, while cartilaginous joints, or amphiarthroses, permit very limited mobility, both ...
By Jordan
Immovable Cartilaginous Joints: Understanding Synchondroses and the Epiphyseal Plate
An example of an immovable cartilaginous joint is a synchondrosis, such as the epiphyseal plate (growth plate) in long bones, which is composed of hya...
By Hart
The Larynx: The Body's Primary Cartilaginous Organ and Its Functions
While no single internal organ is exclusively cartilage, the larynx (voice box) is the primary organ whose structure and function are overwhelmingly d...
By Hart
Spinal Joints: Intervertebral Discs, Facet Joints, and Ligaments
The joints between vertebrae primarily consist of cartilaginous intervertebral discs for shock absorption and flexibility, and synovial facet joints f...
By Alex
Cartilage: Anatomy, Types, Functions, and Health
Cartilage is a resilient, avascular connective tissue that provides structural support, facilitates smooth joint movement, and absorbs shock, crucial ...
By Jordan
Cartilage: Attachment Points, Types, and Functional Importance
Cartilage is primarily attached at bone ends in joints, connecting ribs to the sternum, forming the ear and nose, and supporting the respiratory tract...
By Alex
