Clavicle: Thickness, Dimensions, and Influencing Factors
The clavicle's midshaft typically measures 10-15 mm in vertical thickness and 15-25 mm in horizontal width, with dimensions varying based on age, sex,...
By Alex
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Ligaments: Definition, Count, Key Roles, Protection, and Injuries
While an exact count is elusive due to anatomical variations and classification nuances, the human body contains hundreds of distinct ligaments, with ...
By Hart
Transverse Acetabular Ligament: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The cotyloid ligament, also known as the transverse acetabular ligament, is a crucial fibrous band in the hip joint that completes the acetabular sock...
By Jordan
Femur Condyles: Articulation with Tibia, Patella, and Knee Joint Function
The condyles of the femur primarily articulate with the tibial condyles to form the tibiofemoral joint and secondarily with the patella to form the pa...
By Hart
Pivot Joints: Anatomy, Function, and Examples in the Human Body
Pivot joints are uniaxial synovial joints where a cylindrical bone rotates within a ring formed by another bone and/or ligament, facilitating precise ...
By Jordan
Twisting Movements: Primary Muscles, Biomechanics, and Safe Practices
Twisting movements, or trunk rotation, primarily utilize the external and internal oblique muscles, supported by other core, hip, and shoulder muscles...
By Alex
Shoulder Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Movement Mechanics
The shoulder joint functions as a complex system involving three bones, four joints, and numerous ligaments, tendons, and muscles that coordinate to p...
By Alex
Human Ligaments: Definition, Functions, Types, and Injuries
Ligaments are strong, fibrous connective tissues primarily composed of collagen that connect bones to other bones, providing stability, guiding moveme...
By Jordan
Human Joints: Types, Functions, and Biomechanical Advantages
The human body requires different types of joints because each is uniquely structured to allow specific ranges of motion and provide stability, enabli...
By Alex
