Vertebral Column Ligaments: Anatomy, Functions, and Clinical Relevance
The ligaments of the vertebral column are tough, fibrous connective tissues that bind vertebrae together, providing stability, limiting excessive move...
By Jordan
Category: Anatomy
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Joint Movement: Flexion, Extension, and Other Key Actions
Extension is the opposite of flexing a joint, increasing the angle between bones to straighten it, while flexion decreases the angle.
By Jordan
Palmar Metacarpal Ligaments: Function, Anatomy, and Clinical Significance
The palmar metacarpal ligaments primarily stabilize the carpometacarpal (CMC) joints of the fingers, limiting excessive motion, maintaining hand arch ...
By Jordan
Knee Range of Motion: Anatomical Landmarks, Measurement, and Clinical Importance
For accurate knee range of motion assessment using goniometry, the key anatomical landmarks are the lateral epicondyle of the femur (fulcrum), the gre...
By Alex
Heel and Ankle: Bones, Joints, Ligaments, Tendons, and Muscles
The heel and ankle form a sophisticated anatomical complex, crucial for locomotion, balance, and shock absorption, comprising a precise arrangement of...
By Hart
The Knee Joint: Anatomy, Nomenclature, and Health
The knee joint is anatomically referred to as the tibiofemoral joint, which describes the articulation between the tibia and femur, and also includes ...
By Alex
Human Knee Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
The term 'stifle joint' refers to the knee in quadrupeds, while in humans, the analogous structure is the complex knee joint, vital for locomotion, we...
By Alex
Acromion and Glenoid Cavity: Structure, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The acromion is a protective bony projection of the scapula, while the glenoid cavity is the shallow socket that articulates with the humerus, both fu...
By Alex
Coxal Joint: Location, Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The coxal joint, or hip joint, is located where the lower limb connects to the axial skeleton, specifically at the articulation between the head of th...
By Hart
