Browsing all articles filed under the "Anatomy & Physiology" category.
The biceps femoris muscle, part of the hamstrings, uniquely possesses a long head originating from the ischial tuberosity and a short head from the fe...
By Jordan
A ball-and-socket joint is a general anatomical classification for a joint type allowing multi-axial movement, whereas the shoulder joint is a specifi...
By Jordan
Joints, or articulations, are anatomical structures where two or more bones meet, engineered to facilitate movement or provide stability, and are clas...
By Alex
The prevailing scientific explanation for how muscles contract is the Sliding Filament Theory, which describes the intricate interaction of actin and ...
By Jordan
The hinge joint, formally known as a ginglymus joint, is the primary type of joint found in both the knee and elbow, facilitating movement mainly in a...
By Hart
The sternoclavicular (SC) joint facilitates elevation, depression, protraction, retraction, and rotation, which are crucial for the extensive range of...
By Hart
The tibiofibular joints, consisting of proximal and distal articulations, primarily exhibit subtle gliding and rotational movements that are crucial f...
By Alex
The radius and ulna articulate via two distinct synovial pivot joints, the proximal and distal radioulnar joints, which work synergistically to enable...
By Alex
The femur moves extensively at the hip joint, a ball-and-socket articulation that enables a wide range of motions across multiple planes, including fl...
By Hart
