Knee Joint: Arterial Supply, Genicular Anastomosis, and Clinical Implications
The knee joint's primary blood supply originates from the popliteal artery and its branches, which form the crucial genicular anastomosis, ensuring co...
By Hart
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Shoulder Complex Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, and Common Injuries
The shoulder complex is fortified by an intricate network of ligaments—tough, fibrous connective tissues that connect bones, reinforce joints, limit...
By Jordan
Hip Joint: Muscles, Actions, and Functional Significance
Approximately 21 to 22 distinct muscles primarily cross and act upon the hip joint, enabling its complex range of motion and stability for human movem...
By Alex
Semilunar Notch: Understanding its Other Name, Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The semilunar notch, a crucial anatomical feature of the ulna bone, is also widely known as the trochlear notch due to its articulation with the troch...
By Jordan
Ankle Joint: Structural Classification, Components, and Functional Implications
The ankle joint, or talocrural joint, is structurally classified as a synovial hinge joint, allowing uniaxial movement primarily for dorsiflexion and ...
By Hart
Ribs and Sternum Joints: Types, Classification, and Functional Significance
The joints between the ribs and sternum are primarily a combination of immobile cartilaginous (costochondral and first sternocostal) and slightly mobi...
By Alex
Fixed Joints: How They Are Held Together, Types, and Functions
Fixed joints, or synarthroses, are held together by dense connective tissues or cartilage that tightly bind bones, preventing movement to provide stab...
By Jordan
Radial Collateral Ligament: Origin, Insertion, Function, and Injuries
The radial collateral ligament (RCL) originates from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and inserts primarily into the annular ligament, with some ...
By Alex
Femur: Differentiating Male and Female Characteristics and Significance
The human femur exhibits distinct morphological characteristics, such as femoral head diameter, neck angle, and muscle attachment robustness, that pro...
By Alex
