Radius: Articular Facets, Anatomy, and Clinical Significance
The articular facets of the radius are smooth, cartilage-covered surfaces at its proximal and distal ends that form synovial joints with the humerus, ...
By Jordan
Category: Anatomy
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Forearm Pivot Joints: Location, Function, and Clinical Importance
The primary pivot joints in the forearm are located between the radius and the ulna bones, specifically at the proximal and distal radioulnar articula...
By Alex
Symphysis Joint: Structural Classification, Examples, and Biomechanical Role
The symphysis joint is a secondary cartilaginous joint structurally defined by a fibrocartilage plate uniting two bones, enabling limited movement, st...
By Hart
Cuneiform Joints: Location, Anatomy, and Functional Significance
The cuneiform joints are a crucial set of articulations located in the midfoot, formed by the three cuneiform bones interacting with the navicular and...
By Alex
Knee Joint: The Femur, Tibia, Patella, and Their Roles
The knee joint is primarily formed by the articulation of three bones: the femur (thigh bone), the tibia (shin bone), and the patella (kneecap), with ...
By Alex
Wrist: Primary Actions, Combined Movements, and Functional Importance
The wrist joint primarily facilitates flexion, extension, radial deviation, and ulnar deviation, which can combine to produce circumduction, enabling ...
By Jordan
Sacroiliac Joint: Structural Classification, Components, and Functional Implications
The sacroiliac (SI) joint is uniquely classified as a hybrid joint, exhibiting characteristics of both a synovial joint anteriorly and a fibrous (synd...
By Alex
Shoulder Blade (Scapula): Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The anatomical term for the shoulder blade is the scapula, a vital bone connecting the humerus to the clavicle and providing a stable base for upper l...
By Jordan
Alar Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The alar ligaments are strong, cord-like ligaments that stabilize the craniocervical junction by limiting excessive head rotation and lateral bending,...
By Alex
