The Distal Tibiofibular Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The primary joint between the fibula and tibia at the ankle is the distal tibiofibular joint, a robust fibrous syndesmosis crucial for forming the ank...
By Hart
Category: Anatomy
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Foot Ligaments: Structure, Function, and Injury Prevention
The human foot contains well over 100 individual ligaments, forming an intricate network crucial for stability, arch support, and overall function.
By Jordan
Finger Joints: Bones, Cartilage, Ligaments, and More
Finger joints are intricate synovial joints composed of articulating bones, protective articular cartilage, a joint capsule with lubricating synovial ...
By Alex
Acromioclavicular Joint: Blood Supply, Arterial Network, and Clinical Significance
The AC joint's primary blood supply comes from an anastomotic network, mainly from branches of the suprascapular and thoracoacromial arteries, essenti...
By Hart
The Ankle Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The primary joint in the back of the ankle is the talocrural joint, a hinge joint for up-and-down foot movements, complemented by the subtalar joint w...
By Hart
Ankle Joints: Talocrural, Subtalar, and Inferior Tibiofibular Articulations
The human ankle is comprised of three primary joints: the talocrural joint, the subtalar joint, and the inferior tibiofibular joint, which collectivel...
By Jordan
Radioulnar Joints: Types, Structure, and Function
The radius and ulna form two primary joints, the proximal and distal radioulnar joints, both classified as pivot joints that enable essential forearm ...
By Alex
Annular Ligament of the Radius: Attachments, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The annular ligament of the radius primarily attaches to the anterior and posterior margins of the radial notch of the ulna, forming a fibrous ring th...
By Jordan
Shoulder Joint: Structural Classification, Components, and Functional Implications
The shoulder joint, anatomically known as the glenohumeral joint, is structurally classified as a synovial joint and specifically as a ball-and-socket...
By Hart
