Synergist Muscles: Definition, Examples, and Their Role in Human Movement
A synergist muscle assists the prime mover in performing a specific action, with the brachialis and brachioradialis serving as classic examples aiding...
By Alex
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Craniovertebral Junction: Anatomy, Joints, and Clinical Importance
The joint between the skull and the backbone is a complex region called the craniovertebral junction, comprising the atlanto-occipital (C0-C1) and atl...
By Alex
Fibrous Joints: Examples, Types, and Functions
Fibrous joints, exemplified by skull sutures, are connections between bones united by dense connective tissue, providing stability and protection with...
By Jordan
Cervical Spine Ligaments: Structure, Function, and Health
The cervical spine's stability and mobility are maintained by a complex network of ligaments, including longitudinal, intersegmental, and upper cervic...
By Hart
Hand Joints: Anatomy, Types, and Function
Hand joints work through a complex interplay of various bone types, diverse joint classifications, and supporting soft tissues, enabling a wide range ...
By Hart
Elbow Joint: Functional Classification, Anatomy, and Biomechanics
The elbow joint is functionally classified as a diarthrosis, a freely movable complex synovial joint comprising hinge and pivot mechanisms essential f...
By Jordan
Abdominal Muscles: Anatomy, Functions, and Importance for Your Core
The term "abs" colloquially refers to the abdominal muscles, a complex group crucial for core stability, movement, and organ protection, com...
By Hart
Knee and Ankle: Anatomical Relationship, Biomechanics, and Functional Significance
The knee is located superior and proximal to the ankle, meaning it is positioned above the ankle and closer to the body's trunk.
By Alex
Congruent Joints: Understanding the Hip Joint as a Prime Example
The hip joint, or femoroacetabular joint, is a prime example of a highly congruent joint where articular surfaces fit together almost perfectly, maxim...
By Jordan
