Immovable Joints: Types, Structure, and Functional Significance
Immovable joints, or synarthroses, are highly stable articulations primarily categorized into fibrous joints (sutures, gomphoses), cartilaginous joint...
By Jordan
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Lower Leg Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, and Common Injuries
The lower leg contains a complex network of ligaments crucial for stabilizing the knee, ankle, and tibiofibular joints, enabling movement and proprioc...
By Alex
Cartilage: Understanding Its Avascular Nature, Nutrient Supply, and Repair Challenges
Cartilage is predominantly an avascular tissue, meaning it lacks a direct blood supply, which significantly impacts its function, nutrient uptake via ...
By Alex
Clavicular Notch: Function, Anatomy, and Clinical Significance
The clavicular notch is a depression on the manubrium that serves as the articulation point for the clavicle, forming the sternoclavicular joint, the ...
By Jordan
Cervical Spine: Understanding the Joints of the Neck and Their Functions
The 'neck bones' (cervical vertebrae) form several critical joints, including the atlanto-occipital, atlanto-axial, facet, and intervertebral disc joi...
By Alex
Human Body Ligaments: Number, Function, and Health Maintenance
While an exact count is elusive, the human body contains hundreds to thousands of ligaments that form an intricate network essential for joint stabili...
By Hart
Hinge Elbow: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
The 'hinge elbow' refers to the elbow joint's primary function as a ginglymus, or hinge-type, synovial joint, primarily allowing for movement in one p...
By Alex
Anconeus Muscle: Actions, Anatomy, and Functional Significance
The anconeus muscle primarily assists the triceps in elbow extension and stabilizes the elbow joint, contributing to fine motor control and joint heal...
By Jordan
Partly Movable Joints: Definition, Types, and Key Examples
The pubic symphysis, intervertebral discs, distal tibiofibular joint, and sacroiliac joints are key examples of partly movable joints (amphiarthroses)...
By Hart
