Synovial Joints: Articular Cartilage, Supporting Structures, and Joint Health
At synovial joints, articular cartilage, a specialized form of hyaline cartilage, serves as the primary structure that prevents bones from directly co...
By Jordan
Category: Anatomy & Physiology
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Elbow Joint Stability: Ulnar and Radial Collateral Ligaments Explained
The two primary ligaments responsible for restricting side-to-side movements (valgus and varus stresses) of the elbow joint are the Ulnar Collateral L...
By Hart
Tissue vs. Ligament: Understanding the Fundamental Differences, Functions, and Clinical Relevance
Tissue is a broad biological classification of cells, while a ligament is a specialized dense, fibrous connective tissue connecting bones to bones for...
By Jordan
Joints: Understanding Fibrous vs. Synovial Joints
Fibrous joints, bound by dense connective tissue, offer stability with limited movement, while synovial joints, featuring a fluid-filled cavity and ca...
By Hart
Pivot Joints: Understanding Their Advantages for Movement and Stability
Pivot joints offer significant advantages through their specialized capacity for precise uniaxial rotation, enabling crucial movements like head turni...
By Alex
Transverse Metacarpal Ligament: Function, Anatomy, and Clinical Significance
The deep transverse metacarpal ligament (DTML) stabilizes the second through fifth metacarpal bones, maintains the hand's transverse arch, and facilit...
By Hart
Knee Joint: Applied Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Injury Considerations
The knee joint's applied anatomy involves the synergistic function of its bones, ligaments, menisci, and surrounding muscles to provide stability, mob...
By Jordan
Sagittal Plane in Dance: Understanding Movement, Performance, and Injury Prevention
In dance, the sagittal plane is an imaginary vertical line that divides the body into left and right halves, facilitating movements that occur predomi...
By Alex
Tibiofibular Joints: Types, Functions, and Why They Are Not Pivot Joints
The joints connecting the tibia and fibula (proximal, distal, and interosseous membrane) are not pivot joints but are specialized for stability, force...
By Jordan
