Cartilage: Locations, Types, and Physiological Roles
Cartilage is a vital connective tissue found in organs like the larynx, trachea, nose, external ear, and within skeletal structures such as joints and...
By Hart
Category: Anatomy
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Acetabular Notch: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Importance
The acetabular notch is a non-articular indentation on the inferior aspect of the hip joint's acetabulum, serving as a crucial passage for neurovascul...
By Jordan
Biaxial Joints: Definition, Characteristics, Types, and Examples
A biaxial joint is a type of synovial joint that permits movement around two distinct axes, allowing for motion in two perpendicular planes.
By Hart
Cervical Vertebral Body: Dimensions, Variability, and Clinical Significance
Cervical vertebral bodies, the smallest in the spine, generally increase from C3 to C7, with typical dimensions ranging from 15-20 mm in diameter and ...
By Jordan
Elbow Joints: Names, Types, and Functions
The elbow is not a single joint but a complex of three distinct articulations: the humeroulnar joint, the humeroradial joint, and the proximal radioul...
By Jordan
Manubriosternal Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The manubriosternal joint, also known as the sternal angle or Angle of Louis, is a secondary cartilaginous joint between the manubrium and sternum bod...
By Jordan
Clavicle: Its Connection to the Axial Skeleton, Anatomy, and Functional Role
The clavicle connects to the axial skeleton primarily via the sternoclavicular (SC) joint, which uniquely articulates with the sternum's manubrium, se...
By Hart
Joints: Functional vs. Structural Classification Explained
Joints are classified structurally by the type of connective tissue and presence of a joint cavity, and functionally by the degree of movement they pe...
By Alex
Nail Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Relevance
A 'nail ligament' is not a single anatomical structure but a collective term for strong fibrous connective tissues that anchor the nail unit to the un...
By Alex
