Scapulothoracic Joint: Anatomy, Movements, Importance, and Health
The scapulothoracic joint is a functional articulation where the shoulder blade glides over the rib cage, controlled by a complex interplay of muscles...
By Hart
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Elbow Joint: How Bones are Held Together by Ligaments, Capsule, and Muscles
The elbow joint's bones are primarily held together and stabilized by a robust fibrous joint capsule, an intricate network of strong ligaments, and sy...
By Alex
Posterior Leg Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The posterior leg, ankle, and foot are stabilized by an intricate system of ligaments, including those of the distal tibiofibular and ankle joints, an...
By Alex
Anatomy: Medial vs. Median Ligaments, Key Distinctions, and Clinical Relevance
"Medial" describes a position toward the midline of the body (relative), while "median" refers to a structure situated directly on...
By Hart
Elbow Anatomy: Understanding the Anterior Aspect, Structures, and Clinical Significance
The anterior aspect of the elbow is a complex region comprising bones, muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and ligaments, crucial for movements like flexi...
By Alex
Ankle and Lower Leg: Bones, Joints, Muscles, and Ligaments
The ankle and lower leg comprise an intricate anatomical region featuring bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons that are essential for locomo...
By Jordan
Cartilage: Types, Locations, and Essential Functions
Cartilage is a versatile connective tissue located in various body structures like joints, nose, ears, trachea, and spinal discs, providing shock abso...
By Hart
Elbow Joint: Humerus-Ulna Articulation and Hinge Joint Classification
The articulation between the humerus and the ulna at the elbow joint is classified as a hinge joint, a uniaxial synovial joint designed primarily for ...
By Jordan
Finger Joint Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, and Injury Implications
The finger joints are stabilized by a complex network of ligaments, primarily including the collateral ligaments and the palmar (volar) plates, which ...
By Alex
