Rib Cartilage: Location, Function, and Clinical Importance
Rib cartilage, specifically costal cartilage, is located at the anterior ends of the ribs, connecting them to the sternum or adjacent ribs, providing ...
By Alex
Category: Anatomy
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Shoulder Joint: Humerus-Scapula Articulation, Stability, and Injuries
The head of the humerus articulates with the glenoid cavity (or glenoid fossa) of the scapula, forming the glenohumeral joint, commonly known as the s...
By Alex
Foot and Ankle: An Overview of Their Complex Joints
The foot and ankle contain an intricate system of 33 joints, formed by 26 bones, that work together to provide stability, mobility, and shock absorpti...
By Jordan
Shoulder Joint: Classification, Anatomy, and Biomechanics
The shoulder joint is primarily classified as a synovial ball-and-socket joint, making it the most mobile and multi-axial joint in the human body.
By Jordan
Plane Suture: Definition, Characteristics, Examples, and Clinical Significance
A plane suture is a type of fibrous joint in the skull where two flat, non-serrated bone edges meet flush, providing a strong, immobile connection cru...
By Alex
Gluteal Muscles: Location, Individual Roles, and Importance for Health
The gluteal muscles, or "glutes," are a powerful group of three muscles (gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus) located in the posterior aspe...
By Hart
Wrist Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, and Common Injuries
The wrist is stabilized by a complex network of extrinsic ligaments connecting forearm bones to carpal bones and intrinsic ligaments connecting carpal...
By Hart
Appendicular Skeleton: Bones of the Limbs and Girdles, and the Shoulder Joint Explained
The appendicular skeleton consists of 126 bones forming the limbs and their girdles, enabling movement, while the shoulder joint is a highly mobile ba...
By Alex
Poplitea: Understanding the Anatomy, Function, and Conditions of the Posterior Knee
Poplitea primarily refers to the popliteal fossa, a diamond-shaped anatomical region at the back of the knee, and also commonly alludes to the poplite...
By Hart
