Hip and Shoulder: Understanding Their Functional Connection and Integrated Movement
There is no single named joint directly connecting the hip and shoulder; instead, the spinal column and core musculature functionally link these regio...
By Jordan
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Radius and Ulna: Cartilage, Joints, and Forearm Connections
Yes, cartilage is present at the proximal and distal articulations between the radius and ulna, while the mid-forearm region is connected by a fibrous...
By Jordan
Rhomboid Major: Understanding its Primary Antagonist and Functional Implications
The primary antagonist of the rhomboid major, opposing its actions of scapular retraction and downward rotation, is the serratus anterior muscle, whic...
By Alex
Plane Joints of the Wrist: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Relevance
A plane joint of the wrist specifically refers to the intercarpal joints, located between the individual carpal bones, which enable limited, non-axial...
By Hart
Nose Cartilage: Anatomy, Functions, and Clinical Significance
Nasal cartilage provides flexible structural support, maintains open airways, protects internal structures, and contributes to the nose's aesthetic an...
By Jordan
Thigh Muscles: Common Origins, Key Groups, and Functional Significance
The pelvis, specifically the ilium, ischium, and pubis, is the most common origin point for the diverse array of muscles responsible for moving the th...
By Alex
Human Anatomy: Limb Attachment to the Trunk
Limb attachment to the trunk occurs through specialized skeletal girdles—the pectoral girdle for upper limbs and the pelvic girdle for lower limbs�...
By Hart
Ulnar Humeral Angle: Definition, Measurement, and Clinical Significance
The ulnar humeral angle, or carrying angle, is the natural outward angulation of the forearm from the upper arm when the elbow is extended, facilitati...
By Hart
Foot Arches: Location, Anatomy, and Functional Significance
The arch of your foot is located on the underside, forming a crucial curved structure between the heel and ball, and is part of a complex system of th...
By Jordan
