Rib Cage Joints: Anatomy, Types, Function, and Related Conditions
The ribs form several distinct joints, including costovertebral, costochondral, sternocostal, and interchondral articulations, each vital for respirat...
By Hart
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Foot Anatomy: Dorsal Ligaments, Their Functions, and Clinical Relevance
The dorsal foot is stabilized by a complex network of ligaments connecting tarsal bones to each other and to metatarsals, crucial for arch integrity, ...
By Jordan
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Common Injuries
The joint connecting the clavicle (collarbone) and the scapula (shoulder blade) is known as the Acromioclavicular (AC) joint, a crucial articulation f...
By Alex
Intrinsic Ligaments: Understanding Their Role in Joint Stability and Movement
Intrinsic ligaments are vital connective tissue structures that both originate and insert within the confines of a single joint, primarily serving to ...
By Jordan
Carpometacarpal Joint: Blood Supply, Anatomy, and Clinical Significance
The carpometacarpal (CMC) joints receive a rich blood supply primarily from an anastomotic network formed by branches of the radial and ulnar arteries...
By Alex
Pubic Symphysis: Functional and Structural Classification, Anatomy, and Clinical Significance
The pubic symphysis is functionally classified as an amphiarthrosis, a slightly movable joint, and structurally as a cartilaginous symphysis, essentia...
By Hart
Elbow Joint: Bones, Articulations, Ligaments, and Function
The elbow is a complex synovial joint formed by the articulation of three bones—the humerus, ulna, and radius—comprising two primary articulations...
By Jordan
Immovable Joints: Understanding Synarthroses, Types, and Functional Significance
Immovable joints, or synarthroses, do not produce gross movement but provide stability, protection, and structural integrity, with some exhibiting sub...
By Alex
Iliac Spines: Key Ligaments, Attachments, and Clinical Importance
The iliac spines are crucial anatomical landmarks that serve as attachment points for key ligaments like the inguinal, iliofemoral, posterior sacroili...
By Alex
