Synovial Joints: Understanding the Six Primary Types
The human body contains six primary types of synovial joints: plane, hinge, pivot, condyloid, saddle, and ball-and-socket, each facilitating unique ra...
By Alex
Category: Anatomy
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Joints in the Human Body: Count, Types, and Maintaining Joint Health
The human body typically contains 250 to over 360 joints, with 360 often cited in comprehensive anatomical contexts, though the exact number varies ba...
By Alex
Elbow Joint: Formation, Bones, Articulations, and Stability
The elbow joint is a complex synovial joint formed by the articulation of the humerus, ulna, and radius, allowing for both hinge-like flexion/extensio...
By Alex
Joints and Articulations: Understanding Their Definitions, Distinctions, and Importance
A joint is a specific anatomical structure where two or more bones meet, while articulation describes the act, manner, or state of these bones connect...
By Alex
Shoulder Anatomy: The Three Main Joints and Their Functions
The three main true synovial joints of the shoulder complex are the glenohumeral (GH), acromioclavicular (AC), and sternoclavicular (SC) joints, which...
By Hart
Upper Jaw: Understanding Its Immovable Nature and the True Jaw Joint (TMJ)
The upper jaw (maxilla) does not contain a movable joint; instead, it is firmly fused with other skull bones, while the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ...
By Hart
Spine: Types of Joints, Functions, and Total Count
The human spine contains over 100 distinct articulations, primarily comprising 23 intervertebral discs and 46 facet joints, complemented by specialize...
By Hart
Wrist Joint: Is It a Saddle Joint? Understanding Its Classification
The primary joint of the wrist, the radiocarpal joint, is classified as a condyloid (or ellipsoidal) joint, not a saddle joint, despite both allowing ...
By Jordan
Elbow Joint Complex: Anatomy, Articulations, Movements, and Conditions
The "ulna radius elbow" refers to the intricate complex of three distinct articulations—humeroulnar, humeroradial, and proximal radioulnar...
By Hart
