Triceps Brachii Lateral Head: Origin, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The triceps brachii caput laterale, or lateral head, originates from the posterior surface of the humerus, specifically superior to the radial groove ...
By Alex
Category: Anatomy
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Jaw Anatomy: Maxilla, Mandible, and the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
The maxilla (upper jaw) is an immovable part of the skull, not forming a movable joint with the head; instead, the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) conne...
By Jordan
Shoulder Anatomy: Distinguishing the Shoulder Joint and Shoulder Girdle
The shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) is the specific articulation of the humerus and scapula for arm movement, while the shoulder girdle is a broad...
By Hart
Gliding Joints: Anatomy, Movements, Locations, and Clinical Significance
Gliding joints, or planar joints, are a type of synovial joint characterized by flat articular surfaces that permit limited, non-axial sliding movemen...
By Hart
Medial Femoral Condyle: Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Clinical Significance
The medial femoral condyle is one of two rounded bony projections at the distal end of the femur, crucial for forming the knee joint, articulating wit...
By Hart
Shoulder Joint Movements: Flexion, Extension, Abduction, Adduction, Rotation, and Circumduction
The shoulder's glenohumeral joint, a highly mobile ball-and-socket, permits extensive motion including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, inter...
By Jordan
Carpal Bones: Anatomy, Structure, Function, and Clinical Importance
The carpal bones are eight small bones forming the wrist, acting as the crucial bridge between the forearm and hand, and are an integral part of the a...
By Jordan
Dorsal Intercarpal Ligament: Attachments, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The dorsal intercarpal ligament (DICL) primarily attaches from the dorsal scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum in the proximal carpal row to the dorsal tr...
By Alex
How Legs Attach to Hips: Anatomy of the Hip Joint, Ligaments, and Muscles
The legs attach to the hips primarily through the hip joint, a sophisticated ball-and-socket articulation of the femur and pelvis, further reinforced ...
By Jordan
