Knee Blood Vessels: Anatomy, Supply, and Clinical Significance
While an exact count is impossible, the knee joint is supplied by a complex, vital network of arteries, veins, and capillaries, crucial for its health...
By Alex
Category: Anatomy
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Ankle Anatomy: Understanding the Ligaments Connecting Ankle and Heel
The primary ligaments directly connecting the ankle bone to the heel bone are the calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) on the lateral side and the tibiocalc...
By Jordan
Finger Joints: Number, Types, and Functional Significance
Each of the four fingers has three joints (MCP, PIP, DIP), while the thumb has two (MCP, IP), facilitating the hand's remarkable dexterity.
By Jordan
Gliding Joints: Definition, Location, Movement, and Health
Gliding joints are a type of synovial joint characterized by flat articular surfaces that allow for limited sliding movements, crucial for distributin...
By Jordan
Anterior Column of the Acetabulum: Components, Function, and Clinical Significance
The anterior column of the acetabulum is a primary weight-bearing structure of the pelvis, composed mainly of the anterior ilium and pubic bone, formi...
By Alex
Hand Flexor Muscles: Origins, Functions, and Clinical Relevance
The primary flexor muscles responsible for hand and wrist movement originate predominantly from the medial epicondyle of the humerus, as well as vario...
By Hart
Head Joints: The Temporomandibular Joint, Cranial Sutures, and Neck Articulations
The primary movable joint within the human head is the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which connects the lower jaw to the skull and enables essential ...
By Alex
Neck Muscles: Anatomy, Functions, and Importance of Health
The neck is supported by a complex network of muscles, broadly categorized by their location and primary function, including anterior muscles like the...
By Hart
Cervical Spine: Understanding Its Joints, Structure, and Functional Significance
The cervical spine, composed of 7 vertebrae, contains approximately 33 distinct joints, including atlanto-occipital, atlanto-axial, intervertebral dis...
By Hart
