Palmar Ligaments: Function, Anatomy, and Injuries
The palmar ligament, most commonly referring to the palmar plates of the finger joints, primarily functions to prevent hyperextension, enhance joint s...
By Hart
Category: Anatomy
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Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Thumb: Anatomy, Structure, and Clinical Importance
The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb is a crucial ligament on the medial side of the thumb's MCP joint, composed of proper and accessory c...
By Alex
Shoulder Joints: Glenohumeral, Scapulothoracic, Acromioclavicular, and Sternoclavicular
The primary joint connecting the shoulder blade (scapula) and upper arm bone (humerus) is the highly mobile glenohumeral joint, which works synergisti...
By Hart
Shoulder Joint: Functional Classification, Structure, and Mobility
The shoulder joint, or glenohumeral joint, is functionally classified as a diarthrosis, specifically a synovial, ball-and-socket joint, allowing exten...
By Alex
Vertebral Column Joints: Cartilaginous Discs, Synovial Facets, and Their Functions
The vertebral column contains two main joint types: cartilaginous symphyses (intervertebral discs) for shock absorption and synovial facet joints for ...
By Alex
Pelvic Ligaments: Sacroiliac, Accessory, and Pubic Symphysis
The pelvis relies on a complex network of strong ligaments, including those of the sacroiliac joint (anterior, posterior, interosseous), accessory lig...
By Alex
Dorsiflexion: Understanding Ankle Flexion, Function, and Mobility
The flexion of the foot at the ankle joint, specifically when the top of the foot moves closer to the shin, is anatomically known as dorsiflexion.
By Alex
Upper Arm Muscles: Anatomy, Functions, and Training Implications
The upper arm contains muscles divided into anterior (flexor) and posterior (extensor) compartments, including the biceps brachii, brachialis, coracob...
By Jordan
Popliteal Artery: Location, Branches, and Clinical Significance
The primary artery located directly behind the knee joint is the popliteal artery, a continuation of the femoral artery, which supplies the lower leg,...
By Hart
