Hip Joint: Anatomy, Function, Movement, and Care
The hip joint, or coxal joint, is a crucial ball-and-socket synovial joint connecting the lower limb to the axial skeleton, formed by the femur's head...
By Jordan
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Synovial Joint Movements: Types, Examples, and Significance
Synovial joints facilitate a wide range of movements, primarily categorized as gliding, angular, rotational, and special movements, each allowing for ...
By Hart
Antagonist Muscles: Examples, Roles, and Importance in Movement
An antagonist muscle opposes the action of an agonist, with the triceps brachii serving as a classic example when the biceps brachii acts as the prime...
By Hart
Arteria Genu: Understanding the Knee's Arterial Network, Function, and Clinical Relevance
Arteria genu describes the network of arteries, primarily from the popliteal artery, that supply the knee joint, forming a crucial anastomotic system ...
By Jordan
Ligament Insertion: Direct, Indirect, and Their Functional Differences
Direct ligament insertion involves a gradual transition through fibrocartilage zones, while indirect insertion features collagen fibers directly ancho...
By Alex
Abdominal Muscles: Connections, Structure, and Core Function
The abdominal muscles are intricately connected through a complex network of muscles, tendons, fascia, and ligaments, forming a unified and dynamic co...
By Jordan
Ovoid Joints: Definition, Characteristics, Movements, and Examples
An ovoid joint is a biaxial synovial joint featuring an oval-shaped convex surface fitting into a concave depression, enabling movement in two planes ...
By Jordan
Knee and Elbow Joints: Similarities, Differences, and Functional Roles
While both the knee and elbow are classified as synovial hinge joints, the knee is a modified hinge with rotational capacity and weight-bearing functi...
By Alex
Amphiarthrosis: Definition, Types, Examples, and Clinical Importance
Amphiarthrosis refers to slightly movable joints that balance stability with flexibility, allowing limited motion and acting as shock absorbers betwee...
By Hart
