Knee Condyles: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The human knee joint features two medial and two lateral condyles—one set on the femur and one set on the tibia—totaling four distinct articulatin...
By Hart
Category: Anatomy
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Synovial Fossae: Definition, Location, Function, and Clinical Importance
The synovial fossae is a specialized depression within synovial joint articular cartilage, anchoring intra-articular ligaments and protecting associat...
By Alex
Hinge Joint: Locations, Characteristics, and Functional Significance
Hinge joints, or ginglymus joints, are primarily found in the human body at the elbow, knee, ankle, and the interphalangeal joints of the fingers and ...
By Alex
The Atlanto-Occipital Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The primary joint where the skull articulates with the spine is the atlanto-occipital joint, a crucial connection facilitating head movement and actin...
By Jordan
Medial Ankle: Bones, Ligaments, Tendons, and Neurovascular Pathways
The interior, or medial, ankle comprises bones (tibia, talus, calcaneus, navicular), the strong deltoid ligament complex, crucial tendons (tibialis po...
By Hart
Knee Joint: Bones, Fibula's Role, and Supporting Structures
The human knee joint is primarily formed by the articulation of three distinct bones: the femur (thigh bone), the tibia (shin bone), and the patella (...
By Hart
Fibrous Joints: Types, Structure, and Functional Significance
Fibrous joints, characterized by dense connective tissue and lacking a joint cavity, are primarily categorized into three types—sutures, syndesmoses...
By Hart
Knuckle Joints: Metacarpophalangeal and Interphalangeal Explained
Our knuckles include metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints, which are condyloid, and interphalangeal (IP) joints, which are hinge joints, each offering dis...
By Alex
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL): Anatomy, Structure, and Function
The Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) is the strongest knee ligament, originating from the medial femoral condyle and inserting into the posterior tib...
By Alex
