Fibrous Joints: Function, Types, and Clinical Significance
The main function of a fibrous joint is to provide stability and structural integrity to the skeletal system by limiting or preventing movement betwee...
By Hart
Category: Anatomy
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Shoulder Complex: Differentiating the Pectoral Girdle and Shoulder Joint
The pectoral girdle is the foundational bony structure connecting the upper limb to the axial skeleton, while the shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) ...
By Hart
Circumduction: Understanding This Cone-Like Joint Movement
Circumduction is a complex, cone-like circular movement around a joint's axis, combining flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction, where the limb'...
By Jordan
Makuuchi Ligament: Understanding Unrecognized Terms and Anatomical Basics
The term "Makuuchi ligament" is not recognized as a standard anatomical structure within established human anatomy, kinesiology, or medical ...
By Jordan
Elbow Joint: Humeroulnar Joint, Anatomy, and Supporting Structures
The joint where the humerus meets the ulna is primarily the humeroulnar joint, which forms the principal articulation within the larger elbow joint co...
By Hart
Acromioclavicular Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The term "acromioclavicular" precisely describes an anatomical structure by combining the names of the two bones that form it: the acromion ...
By Jordan
Human Thumb: Anatomy, Joints, Muscles, and Functional Significance
The human thumb is a complex digit with a unique two-phalanx skeletal structure, versatile saddle-shaped carpometacarpal joint, and intricate muscles,...
By Jordan
Radiocapitellar Joint: Articulation Type, Function, and Clinical Significance
The articulation between the head of the radius and the capitellum of the humerus in the elbow joint is a pivot (trochoid) synovial joint, primarily f...
By Alex
Elbow Joint: Structural Classification, Articulations, and Functional Implications
The elbow joint is structurally classified as a compound synovial joint, specifically a hinge joint (ginglymus) and a pivot joint (trochoid), enabling...
By Jordan
