Foot and Ankle Anatomy: Bones, Joints, Ligaments, and Muscles
The human foot and ankle complex comprises 26 bones, numerous joints, a complex ligamentous network, and powerful muscles that work together to provid...
By Alex
Category: Anatomy
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Carpal Bones: Unique Features, Anatomy, and Clinical Significance
The carpal bones are a set of eight small, irregularly shaped bones arranged in two rows within the wrist, uniquely designed to provide a complex bala...
By Alex
Joints: Universal Characteristics, Structure, and Function
All joints, or articulations, are fundamental junctions where two or more bones meet, universally characterized by their role in facilitating movement...
By Alex
Human Knee: Bones, Cartilage, Ligaments, and More
The human knee is a complex hinge joint composed of the femur, tibia, and patella, supported by articular cartilage, crucial ligaments, menisci, a joi...
By Hart
The Femur and Hip Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
The femur is an integral component of the hip joint, with its head articulating with the pelvic acetabulum to form this critical ball-and-socket joint...
By Alex
The Humeroradial Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The joint of the humerus and radius is the humeroradial joint, a condyloid articulation within the elbow complex essential for forearm rotation (prona...
By Hart
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL): Origin, Insertion, and Functional Significance
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the knee originates from the medial epicondyle of the femur and inserts broadly onto the medial aspect of the ...
By Hart
Shoulder Joint Stability: Bony Architecture, Ligaments, Muscles, and Neuromuscular Control
The shoulder's stability relies on a complex interplay of its shallow bony socket, a cartilaginous labrum, robust static ligaments and joint capsule, ...
By Jordan
Cruciate Ligaments: Naming, Anatomy, and Clinical Significance
Cruciate ligaments, including the ACL and PCL, are named for their characteristic crossed arrangement within the knee and their specific anterior or p...
By Alex
