Angular Movements: Understanding Types, Locations, and Importance in Synovial Joints
Angular movements, not a specific 'angular joint,' are fundamental changes in the angle between bones that occur at most synovial joints throughout th...
By Alex
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) of the Elbow: Anatomy, Attachments, and Clinical Relevance
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the elbow, or ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), is a complex of three bundles originating from the medial epico...
By Alex
Human Joints: Anatomy, Function, and Maintenance
Human joints function as intricate anatomical connections between bones, enabling movement, providing stability, and absorbing shock, primarily throug...
By Hart
Patellar Ligament: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The patellar ligament originates from the apex and inferior border of the patella and inserts onto the tibial tuberosity, acting as a crucial link in ...
By Jordan
Talus: Articulations, Movements, and Biomechanical Role
The talus, a unique tarsal bone lacking direct muscle attachments, moves primarily through its articulations with the tibia, fibula, calcaneus, and na...
By Jordan
Biceps Muscle: Anatomy, Functions, and Targeted Training
A bicep head refers to one of the two distinct origins, the long or short head, of the biceps brachii muscle, which converge to form the main muscle i...
By Alex
Hinge Joints: Examples, Function, and Common Injuries
Hinge joints, like the elbow, knee, and ankle, are uniaxial synovial joints that primarily allow for flexion and extension, crucial for stable and eff...
By Hart
Wrist Joint: Classification, Anatomy, and Biomechanics
The wrist joint is not a hinge joint; it is primarily classified as a condyloid (or ellipsoidal) joint, allowing biaxial movement including flexion, e...
By Alex
Collarbone: Anatomy, Joints, Ligaments, and Its Connection to the Shoulder
The collarbone (clavicle) primarily connects to the shoulder via the sternoclavicular (SC) joint, linking it to the sternum, and the acromioclavicular...
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