Scapulothoracic Joint: Classification, Anatomy, Functions, and Clinical Significance
The scapulothoracic joint is a physiological or functional articulation, not a true anatomical joint, formed by the scapula gliding over the thoracic ...
By Alex
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Elbow Joint: Hinge, Pivot, Anatomy, and Biomechanics
The elbow joint is primarily a hinge joint, allowing flexion and extension, but also incorporates a pivot joint for forearm pronation and supination, ...
By Jordan
Shoulder Anatomy: Understanding the Clavicle's Key Joints
The primary anatomical joint connecting the clavicle to the shoulder blade (scapula) is the Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint, which works with the Sternoc...
By Jordan
Hinge Joints: Uniaxial Movement, Structure, and Examples
A hinge joint is the type of joint that primarily moves in one anatomical plane, allowing movement around a single axis similar to a door hinge.
By Jordan
Rotation Joints: Types, Examples, and Functional Significance
Rotation in the human body is primarily facilitated by two main types of synovial joints: pivot joints for uniaxial rotation and ball-and-socket joint...
By Alex
Foot Movements: Anatomy, Function, and Importance for Health
The human foot performs diverse movements like dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, inversion, eversion, pronation, and supination, enabling locomotion, bala...
By Hart
Immovable Joints: Understanding Synarthroses, Sutures, and Their Essential Role
The sutures of the adult skull are the primary example of joints functionally classified as immovable (synarthrosis), providing crucial protection and...
By Alex
Elbow Muscles: Function, Anatomy, and Importance in Movement
The elbow joint's primary functions of flexion and extension are performed by a synergistic group of muscles, including the biceps brachii, brachialis...
By Jordan
Arm Joints: Structure, Function, Movement, and Health
Arm joints, including the shoulder, elbow, and wrist, work as a highly coordinated system of ball-and-socket, hinge, and condyloid joints, enabling ex...
By Alex
