Humerus and Ulna: Key Articulations of the Elbow Joint
The primary part of the humerus that articulates with the ulna is the trochlea, forming the crucial hinge joint of the elbow.
By Jordan
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Joint Movement: How Bones, Muscles, and Nerves Work Together
Movement at a joint results from the coordinated action of bones, cartilage, ligaments, muscles, and synovial fluid, all orchestrated by the nervous s...
By Hart
Human Joints: Debunking the '28 Joints' Myth and Understanding Anatomy
The term "28 joints" does not refer to a standard anatomical grouping of joints in the human body but is a common misconception often associ...
By Alex
Sternoclavicular (SC) Joint: Location, Function, and Clinical Importance
The sternoclavicular (SC) joint is located at the front of the chest where the medial end of the collarbone (clavicle) meets the upper part of the bre...
By Alex
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
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
