Elbow and Wrist: Understanding Anatomical Position and Directional Terms
The elbow is not medial to the wrist; instead, it is anatomically proximal, indicating its position closer to the body's trunk along the arm.
By Jordan
Category: Human Anatomy
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Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint: Structures, Function, and Common Injuries
The junction of the clavicle and scapula is formed by the acromial end of the clavicle and the acromion process of the scapula, creating the acromiocl...
By Jordan
Ball and Socket Joints: Structure, Function, Key Examples, and Health
Ball and socket joints provide multi-axial movement, enabling the widest range of motion in the human body through their unique structure of a rounded...
By Jordan
Human Body Joints: Understanding the Longest Bone and Longest Series of Articulations
There is no single 'longest joint' in the human body as joints are articulation points, not linear structures; however, the hip and knee joints are as...
By Jordan
Fixed Joints of the Skull: Understanding Sutures, Structure, and Development
Sutures are the primary examples of fixed joints in the skull, forming immovable, interlocking connections between cranial and facial bones to provide...
By Jordan
Abdominal Muscles: Types, Anatomy, and Functional Roles
The abdominal wall comprises four primary muscles Gthe rectus abdominis, external obliques, internal obliques, and transversus abdominis Geach contrib...
By Jordan
Human Movement: How Bones, Joints, Muscles, and Nerves Work Together
Bones move through the coordinated action of skeletal muscles pulling on them across joints, all initiated and controlled by the nervous system, enabl...
By Alex
Pelvic Girdle: Its Two Main Functions, Anatomy, and Significance
The pelvic girdle primarily functions to bear and transmit weight from the upper body to the lower limbs, and secondly, to provide extensive attachmen...
By Jordan
Knee Joint: Structural Classification, Components, and Functional Implications
The knee joint is structurally classified as a compound synovial, modified bicondylar hinge joint, characterized by multiple bone articulations, a flu...
By Hart
