Ankle Joint: Planes of Movement, Anatomy, and Importance
The ankle joint facilitates movement primarily across the sagittal (dorsiflexion, plantarflexion), frontal (inversion, eversion), and transverse (abdu...
By Alex
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Ring Finger Curling: Anatomical Reasons and What It Means
The ring finger often curls due to the shared anatomical structure of its deep flexor muscle (Flexor Digitorum Profundus) with the middle finger, whic...
By Jordan
Greater Trochanter: Location, Significance, and Clinical Relevance
The greater trochanter is a prominent, palpable bony projection on the upper, outer aspect of the femur, serving as a critical anatomical landmark and...
By Hart
Synchondrosis: Definition, Examples, and Functional Significance
Synchondrosis is a type of cartilaginous joint where two bones are joined by hyaline cartilage, primarily providing rigid connections for growth and s...
By Jordan
Pelvis-Spine Connection: Anatomy, Ligaments, Muscles, and Functional Significance
The pelvis is intricately connected to the spine primarily through the sacroiliac (SI) joints, reinforced by a robust network of ligaments and support...
By Hart
Synovial Joints: Anatomy, Types, Functional Significance, and Health
Synovial joints are the most common and functionally diverse type of joint in the human body, characterized by a fluid-filled cavity that allows for e...
By Alex
Ligaments: Dynamic Roles in Proprioception, Neuromuscular Control, and Joint Stability
Despite being traditionally viewed as passive restraints, ligaments are dynamic, biologically active tissues crucial for proprioception, neuromuscular...
By Jordan
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ): Anatomy, Function, and Common Issues
The joint connecting the mandible (lower jawbone) to the temporal bone (a bone of the skull) is known as the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ), a complex ...
By Jordan
Shoulder Ligaments: Function, Types, and Importance for Stability
Ligaments in the shoulder joint provide crucial passive stability, limit excessive motion, guide optimal joint mechanics, and contribute to propriocep...
By Alex
