Pubic Symphysis: Ligaments, Function, and Clinical Importance in Males
The primary ligament arising from the superior aspect of the pubic symphysis in males is the Superior Pubic Ligament, which stabilizes the pelvic gird...
By Jordan
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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The Knee Joint: Mechanism, Anatomy, and Biomechanics
The knee joint is a modified hinge joint enabling flexion, extension, limited rotation, and stability through a complex interplay of bones, cartilage,...
By Alex
Shoulder Joint: Planes of Movement, Functional Considerations, and Importance for Training
The shoulder joint moves across three primary anatomical planes The shoulder joint moves across three primary anatomical planes—sagittal, frontal (c...
By Jordan
Biceps Brachii Muscle: Anatomy, Functions, Training, and Common Injuries
The biceps brachii is a two-headed muscle in the anterior upper arm primarily responsible for elbow flexion and forearm supination, also assisting wit...
By Hart
Atlanto-Occipital Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The joint between the skull, specifically the occipital bone, and the first cervical vertebra (C1), known as the atlas, is called the atlanto-occipita...
By Hart
Gliding Joints: Understanding Intercarpal Joints of the Wrist
Intercarpal joints, which are the articulations between the individual carpal bones of the wrist, serve as prime examples of gliding (plane) joints, e...
By Alex
Elbow Joint: Understanding Its Hinge, Pivot, and Gliding Components
While the elbow joint complex includes a critical pivot joint for forearm rotation, its fundamental identity and primary actions of flexion and extens...
By Jordan
Shoulder and Hip Joints: Classification, Structure, and Movement Capabilities
The shoulder and hip joints are classified as synovial, ball-and-socket, diarthrotic joints, enabling extensive multi-directional movement, with the s...
By Hart
Joints: Functional Classification, Types, and Importance
Joints are functionally classified into synarthroses (immovable), amphiarthroses (slightly movable), and diarthroses (freely movable), each serving di...
By Alex
