Rotation Joints: Anatomy, Function, and Examples in the Human Body
A rotation joint, also known as a pivot or trochoid joint, is a type of synovial joint that allows only rotational movement around a single, longitudi...
By Alex
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Superior Ligament: Understanding Its Non-Specific Nature and Diverse Functions
The term "superior ligament" is a positional descriptor for various ligaments, each uniquely stabilizing its respective joint or anatomical ...
By Alex
Pelvic Girdle: Understanding Its Stability and Controlled Mobility
The pelvic girdle is primarily a stable structure with limited, crucial mobility at its sacroiliac joints and pubic symphysis, essential for shock abs...
By Hart
Hip Joint: Structure, Function, and Anatomy
The hip joint is a critical ball-and-socket synovial joint, formed by the articulation of the femur and the pelvis, designed to provide both exception...
By Hart
Elbow Joint: Anatomy, Functions, and Common Issues
The elbow joint complex enables upper limb shortening and lengthening via flexion and extension, and precise hand positioning through forearm pronatio...
By Hart
Quadriceps: Concentric Contraction, Knee Extension, and Functional Movements
The concentric contraction of the quadriceps femoris muscle group primarily produces knee extension, where the lower leg straightens or moves away fro...
By Alex
The Neck: A Complex Joint System of the Cervical Spine
The neck is not a single joint but a highly complex and mobile anatomical region primarily composed of the cervical spine, which includes seven verteb...
By Alex
Thumb Flexibility: Understanding Its Unique Anatomy, Movement, and Health
Your thumb's exceptional flexibility primarily stems from its unique saddle joint at the base, allowing a wide range of motion including opposition, c...
By Jordan
Fibrous Joints: Understanding Ligaments, Sutures, Syndesmoses, and Gomphoses
Some fibrous joints, specifically syndesmoses and gomphoses, are characterized by the presence of strong, bone-connecting fibrous tissues classified a...
By Hart
