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
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The Larynx: The Body's Primary Cartilaginous Organ and Its Functions
While no single internal organ is exclusively cartilage, the larynx (voice box) is the primary organ whose structure and function are overwhelmingly d...
By Hart
Spinal Joints: Intervertebral Discs, Facet Joints, and Ligaments
The joints between vertebrae primarily consist of cartilaginous intervertebral discs for shock absorption and flexibility, and synovial facet joints f...
By Alex
Cartilage: Anatomy, Types, Functions, and Health
Cartilage is a resilient, avascular connective tissue that provides structural support, facilitates smooth joint movement, and absorbs shock, crucial ...
By Jordan
Cartilage: Attachment Points, Types, and Functional Importance
Cartilage is primarily attached at bone ends in joints, connecting ribs to the sternum, forming the ear and nose, and supporting the respiratory tract...
By Alex
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
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
