Wrist: Anatomical Name (Carpus), Bones, Common Conditions, and Function
The anatomical term for the wrist, which specifically refers to the eight carpal bones forming the joint, is the carpus, essential for hand movement a...
By Alex
Category: Anatomy
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The Humeral Condyle: Understanding its Articulations with the Ulna and Radius
The condyle of the humerus, where the ulna and radius articulate, consists of two distinct surfaces: the capitulum, articulating with the radius, and ...
By Alex
Elbow Ligaments: Radial Collateral, Annular, and Their Functions
The Radial Collateral Ligament directly connects the humerus to the radius region, while the Annular Ligament secures the radial head, both crucial fo...
By Hart
PCL in Pelvis? Understanding the Posterior Cruciate Ligament and Pelvic Anatomy
The Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) is a vital knee ligament, not found in the pelvis, which instead possesses its own distinct and equally crucial ...
By Alex
Deltoid Ligament: Anatomy, Functions, and Clinical Significance
The deltoid ligament is a robust, fan-shaped ligament complex on the medial side of the ankle joint, primarily providing crucial stability by resistin...
By Alex
Patellar Ligament: Functional Role, Anatomy, and Clinical Significance
The patellar ligament plays a crucial role in knee biomechanics by transmitting quadriceps muscle forces to the tibia, enabling knee extension and sig...
By Alex
Secondary Cartilaginous Joints: Examples, Structure, and Clinical Importance
A prime example of a secondary cartilaginous joint, also known as a symphysis, is the pubic symphysis, where the two halves of the pelvis meet anterio...
By Jordan
Nuchal Ligament: Origin, Structure, Function, and Clinical Importance
The nuchal ligament originates from the external occipital protuberance and median nuchal line of the occipital bone, extending to the cervical verteb...
By Alex
Neck Anatomy: Understanding the Joints of the Cervical Spine
The neck, or cervical spine, features a complex series of interconnected joints, including the atlanto-occipital, atlanto-axial, intervertebral disc, ...
By Jordan
