Amphiarthroses: Definition, Types, Examples, and Clinical Significance
Amphiarthroses are also known as cartilaginous joints or slightly movable joints within the human skeletal system, permitting limited movement while p...
By Hart
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Elbow Joint Complex: Anatomy, Functions, and Common Conditions
The joint between the elbow and the forearm is a complex of three distinct articulations—the humeroulnar, humeroradial, and proximal radioulnar join...
By Hart
Skull Joints: Types, Functions, and Clinical Significance
The majority of human skull joints are immovable fibrous sutures crucial for brain protection, with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) being the sole m...
By Alex
The Hip Joint: Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Common Conditions
The joint connecting the femur with the pelvic girdle is the hip joint, also known as the coxal or femoroacetabular joint, a crucial ball-and-socket s...
By Jordan
Rib & Cartilage Joints: Anatomy, Types, and Function
The joint between the bony rib and its costal cartilage is the immobile costochondral joint, while costal cartilages connect to the sternum via varyin...
By Jordan
Costal Facets: Anatomy, Respiratory Function, and Clinical Importance
Costal facets are specialized articulating surfaces on thoracic vertebrae that form synovial joints with ribs, enabling respiration and providing thor...
By Hart
Joints: Function, Classification, Components, and Health
Joints are critical junctures where bones meet, primarily facilitating movement while also providing stability, enabling weight bearing, and withstand...
By Hart
Knee Joint: Special Features, Anatomy, and Function
The knee joint is a complex modified hinge joint uniquely designed for extensive mobility and robust stability, characterized by its intricate ligamen...
By Alex
Movable Joints: Classification by Structure, Function, and Examples
Movable joints, also known as synovial joints, are primarily classified based on the shape of their articulating surfaces (structure) and the types an...
By Alex
