Pectoral Region Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Importance
The pectoral region's stability and upper limb movement are facilitated by a complex network of ligaments, primarily stabilizing the sternoclavicular ...
By Hart
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Acetabulum: Differences Between the Notch and Fossa, and Their Functions
The acetabular fossa is a central, non-articular depression housing the ligamentum teres and fat pad, while the acetabular notch is an inferior rim op...
By Hart
The Shoulder Complex: Bones, Joints, Muscles, and Their Functions
The area where your arm connects to your shoulder is a complex anatomical region known as the shoulder complex, comprising multiple bones, joints, mus...
By Jordan
Cervical Joints: Synovial Joint Types, Structure, and Function
Cervical joints are primarily examples of synovial joints, characterized by a fluid-filled cavity and articular cartilage, allowing for the neck's ext...
By Alex
Joints: Functional Classification of Immobile Joints (Synarthroses)
In the functional classification of joints, an immobile joint is termed a synarthrosis, serving crucial protective and structural roles in the body.
By Alex
Knee Bursae: Types, Locations, Functions, and Clinical Relevance
The knee joint is equipped with numerous fluid-filled bursae, including the prepatellar, infrapatellar, suprapatellar, pes anserine, gastrocnemius, an...
By Alex
Sternoclavicular Joint: Connection to Axial Skeleton, Anatomy, and Function
The sternoclavicular (SC) joint is the primary articulation that directly connects the upper limb, via the clavicle, to the axial skeleton at the manu...
By Hart
Metacarpal Joint Ligaments: Types, Functions, and Clinical Relevance
The metacarpal bones form carpometacarpal (CMC), metacarpophalangeal (MCP), and intermetacarpal joints, all stabilized by specific networks of ligamen...
By Alex
Girdle Joints: Anatomy, Location, and Functional Significance
The term "girdle joint" refers not to a single anatomical joint, but rather to the complex of bones and articulations that form the pectoral...
By Jordan
