Intercarpal Joints: Classification, Movements, and Functional Significance
The joints between the individual carpal bones in the wrist are primarily classified as plane (gliding) synovial joints, permitting limited gliding mo...
By Jordan
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Sinus Tarsi vs. Subtalar Joint: Understanding Key Differences and Interrelationship
The sinus tarsi is an anatomical canal or space housing various structures, whereas the subtalar joint is a synovial joint formed between the talus an...
By Hart
Knee Joint: Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Its Complexity
The knee joint is considered the most complex in the human body due to its intricate structure, multiple interacting components, and demanding biomech...
By Alex
Vertebral Joints: Structure, Components, and Clinical Significance
Vertebral joints are complex functional units composed of intervertebral discs, facet (zygapophyseal) joints, and an extensive network of supportive l...
By Alex
Wrist Joint: Anatomy, Movements, and Biomechanics
The wrist joint facilitates a wide range of movements—flexion, extension, radial/ulnar deviation, and circumduction—through the coordinated action...
By Jordan
Synovial Gliding Joints: Examples, Function, and Importance
The intercarpal joints of the wrist are an excellent example of synovial gliding joints, characterized by flat surfaces that allow slight sliding move...
By Jordan
Knee Ligaments: Function, Types, and Joint Stability
Knee ligaments are robust, fibrous bands of connective tissue that stabilize the knee joint, limit excessive motion, and guide precise kinematics by p...
By Hart
Elbow Joint: Directions of Movement, Anatomy, and Forearm Rotation
The main elbow joint moves in two primary directions, flexion and extension, with forearm rotation occurring at a separate, interconnected joint withi...
By Hart
Wrist Anatomy: How the Radius Articulates with the Carpal Bones
The radius primarily articulates with the wrist at its distal end, forming the radiocarpal joint where it connects directly with the scaphoid and luna...
By Hart
