Medial Femoral Condyle: Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Clinical Significance
The medial femoral condyle is one of two rounded bony projections at the distal end of the femur, crucial for forming the knee joint, articulating wit...
By Hart
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Shoulder Joint Movements: Flexion, Extension, Abduction, Adduction, Rotation, and Circumduction
The shoulder's glenohumeral joint, a highly mobile ball-and-socket, permits extensive motion including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, inter...
By Jordan
Carpal Bones: Anatomy, Structure, Function, and Clinical Importance
The carpal bones are eight small bones forming the wrist, acting as the crucial bridge between the forearm and hand, and are an integral part of the a...
By Jordan
Dorsal Intercarpal Ligament: Attachments, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The dorsal intercarpal ligament (DICL) primarily attaches from the dorsal scaphoid, lunate, and triquetrum in the proximal carpal row to the dorsal tr...
By Alex
How Legs Attach to Hips: Anatomy of the Hip Joint, Ligaments, and Muscles
The legs attach to the hips primarily through the hip joint, a sophisticated ball-and-socket articulation of the femur and pelvis, further reinforced ...
By Jordan
Joint Classification: Understanding Structural and Functional Types, and Their Importance
Joints are classified by their structure (fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial) and their function (immovable, slightly movable, freely movable), providin...
By Alex
Pubic Symphysis: Joint Classification, Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The pubic symphysis is a cartilaginous joint, specifically classified as a symphysis, a type of amphiarthrosis joint, known for its limited mobility a...
By Hart
Elbow Anatomy: Bones, Ligaments, Muscles, Nerves, and Blood Vessels
The "inside of the elbow bone" refers to a complex joint structure formed by the humerus, radius, and ulna, encompassing a sophisticated net...
By Alex
Hamstring Muscles: Names, Functions, and Importance in Movement
The hamstring muscle group comprises three distinct muscles: the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus, which are crucial for hip extens...
By Alex
