Radial Ligament of the Rib: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The radial ligament of the rib is a crucial, fan-shaped fibrous band that stabilizes the costovertebral joint, connecting the rib head to adjacent tho...
By Hart
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Coronoid Process of the Ulna: Articulation, Function, and Clinical Significance
The coronoid process of the ulna primarily articulates with the trochlea of the humerus, forming a key part of the humeroulnar joint essential for elb...
By Hart
The Human Ankle: Bones, Joints, Ligaments, Tendons, and Muscles
The human ankle is a complex hinge joint composed of the tibia, fibula, and talus bones, supported by intricate ligaments, tendons, and muscles that f...
By Alex
Tibia and Fibula: Joints Formed with Other Bones, Function, and Stability
The tibia and fibula form the proximal and distal tibiofibular joints, the talocrural (ankle) joint, and the tibia additionally forms the tibiofemoral...
By Alex
Pivot Joints: Anatomy, Function, Locations, and Clinical Significance
A pivot joint is a type of synovial joint characterized by one bone rotating around another, allowing for uniaxial rotational movement, exemplified by...
By Hart
Vastus Lateralis: The Largest Thigh Muscle, Its Function, and Training
The Vastus Lateralis, a key component of the quadriceps femoris group, is the largest individual muscle by mass in the human thigh and the entire huma...
By Alex
Understanding Joint Types: Fibrous, Cartilaginous, and Synovial Examples
Joints are classified into three main types—fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial—each with distinct structural characteristics and functional mobi...
By Alex
Knee Joint: Blood Supply, Nerve Innervation, and Clinical Significance
The knee joint's rich blood supply primarily originates from the popliteal artery's genicular branches, forming an extensive anastomotic network, whil...
By Alex
Radioulnar Joints: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The radius and ulna are connected by two primary synovial joints, the proximal and distal radioulnar joints, and a crucial fibrous interosseous membra...
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