Distal Radioulnar Joint: Classification, Anatomy, and Clinical Significance
The distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is primarily classified as a synovial pivot joint (or trochoid joint) structurally, and functionally as a diarthros...
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Arm Joints: Understanding Ligaments in the Elbow, Shoulder, and Wrist
The "arm joint" commonly refers to the elbow, which, along with the shoulder and wrist, is stabilized by specific ligaments like collateral,...
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Proximal Phalanx Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, and Common Injuries
The proximal phalanx, the first bone in each finger and thumb, is stabilized by a network of collateral ligaments and palmar plates at both the MCP an...
By Jordan
Immovable Joints (Synarthroses): Location, Types, and Functional Significance
Immovable joints, or synarthroses, are primarily located in the skull as cranial sutures and in the mouth as gomphoses, providing essential protection...
By Hart
Intertrochanteric Line: Definition, Function, and Clinical Relevance
The intertrochanteric line is a prominent roughened ridge on the anterior proximal femur, connecting the greater and lesser trochanters, serving as a ...
By Jordan
Ulnar Wrist: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
The ulnar wrist is the complex anatomical region on the pinky-finger side of the forearm, comprising bones, ligaments, muscles, and nerves essential f...
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Wrist Ligaments: Anatomy, Categories, and Importance
The wrist's complex joint is stabilized by an intricate network of extrinsic ligaments connecting forearm to carpal bones, and intrinsic ligaments con...
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TMJ: Understanding the Temporomandibular Joint, Its Bones, and Functions
The term "TMJ" does not refer to a single bone; rather, it is an acronym for the Temporomandibular Joint, which is the complex articulation ...
By Jordan
Dentate Ligament: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Importance
The dentate ligament is a series of delicate, tooth-like fibrous bands derived from the pia mater that attach the spinal cord laterally to the dura ma...
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