Knee Joint: Formation, Components, and Function
The knee joint is a highly complex synovial joint formed by the articulation of the femur, tibia, and patella, intricately connected and stabilized by...
By Hart
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Triceps Brachii: Anatomy, Primary, and Secondary Mechanical Functions
The triceps brachii primarily extends the elbow joint, with its long head also contributing to shoulder extension and adduction, crucial for a wide ar...
By Jordan
Neck Joints: Hinge vs. Pivot, and Their Impact on Movement
If the atlantoaxial joint in the neck were a hinge joint instead of a pivot joint, our head rotation would be severely limited, profoundly impacting s...
By Alex
Thumb Rotation: Biomechanics, Key Joint, and Muscles
The thumb's 'rotation' is a complex, conjunct movement occurring at its carpometacarpal (CMC) saddle joint, combining flexion, adduction, and medial r...
By Hart
Fibrous Joints: Movement, Classification, and Functional Significance
Fibrous joints exhibit minimal to no movement as bones are tightly bound by dense collagen fibers without a synovial cavity, prioritizing structural s...
By Alex
Ball-and-Socket Joints: Movements, Examples, and Biomechanics
Ball-and-socket joints, such as the shoulder and hip, are synovial joints enabling the widest range of motion, including flexion, extension, abduction...
By Alex
Joints: Structural Differences Between Fibrous and Cartilaginous Types
The major structural difference between fibrous and cartilaginous joints lies in the type of connective tissue uniting the bones: fibrous joints use d...
By Jordan
Ligaments: What They Attach, Structure, Functions, and Injuries
Ligaments are strong, fibrous connective tissues that primarily connect bones to other bones, providing essential structural stability and guiding mov...
By Alex
Skull Bones: Understanding Sutures and the Temporomandibular Joint
The skull primarily features immovable fibrous sutures for brain protection, with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) as the sole movable synovial joint...
By Jordan
