Elbow Joint: Humeroulnar Joint Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The humeroulnar joint is a primary example of a hinge-type synovial joint in the elbow, facilitating flexion and extension of the forearm.
By Jordan
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Triaxial Joint: Definition, Movement, Examples, and Injuries
A triaxial joint, also known as a ball-and-socket or multiaxial joint, is a type of synovial joint that allows movement in all three anatomical planes...
By Alex
The Wrist Joint Complex: Anatomy, Components, and Functional Movements
The wrist is a complex anatomical region, not a single joint, primarily comprising the radiocarpal and midcarpal articulations, along with the distal ...
By Hart
Condyle: Anatomy, Function, Key Examples, and Clinical Significance
A condyle is a rounded prominence at the end of a bone, typically covered with smooth articular cartilage, that forms an articulation with another bon...
By Hart
Sphenomandibular Ligament: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Importance
The ligament of the spine of the sphenoid bone is the sphenomandibular ligament, a crucial accessory temporomandibular joint ligament that supports an...
By Alex
Ball and Socket Joints: Shoulder, Elbow, Ankle, and Neck Explained
Among the given options, the shoulder is a classic example of a ball and socket joint, characterized by its multi-axial movement and unique anatomical...
By Hart
Pivot Synovial Joints: Characteristics, Function, and Examples
A pivot synovial joint is a uniaxial joint characterized by a rounded bone end fitting into a ring formed by another bone and its ligaments, enabling ...
By Jordan
Wrist Joint: Radius-Scaphoid Articulation, Condyloid Classification, and Clinical Relevance
The joint located at the wrist between the radius and the scaphoid bones is a condyloid (or ellipsoidal) synovial joint, crucial for wrist mobility an...
By Alex
Ankle-to-Foot Ligaments: Structure, Function, and Common Injuries
The ankle joint is stabilized by an intricate network of ligaments, categorized into lateral, medial (deltoid), and syndesmotic complexes, along with ...
By Jordan
