The Knee Joint: Scientific Name, Anatomy, and Biomechanics
The scientific, anatomical term for the knee joint is the articulatio genus, derived from the Latin word genu, which directly translates to "knee...
By Jordan
Category: Human Anatomy
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Pelvis Anatomy: Understanding the True and False Pelvis
The false pelvis is the superior, broader region supporting abdominal contents, while the true pelvis is the inferior, narrower basin housing essentia...
By Jordan
Human Arm Anatomy: The Four Distinct Regions Explained
The human upper limb, often called the arm, is anatomically segmented into four primary regions: the shoulder girdle, the arm (brachium), the forearm ...
By Alex
Collarbone: Location, Function, and Distinction from Shoulder Blade
No, the collarbone (clavicle) is located at the front of your upper chest, spanning horizontally between your sternum and shoulder blade, not in your ...
By Hart
Pelvis: Three-Dimensional Movements, Muscular Control, and Gait Efficiency During Walking
During walking, the pelvis undergoes a complex, synchronized series of three-dimensional movements—rotation, tilt, and obliquity—to optimize gait ...
By Hart
Shoulder and Hip Joints: Differences in Stability, Movement, and Functional Roles
The shoulder joint prioritizes extensive mobility with dynamic stability, while the hip joint emphasizes robust static stability for weight-bearing, r...
By Hart
Spheroid Joints: Understanding Ball-and-Socket Joints, Their Function, and Health
A spheroid joint, also known as a ball-and-socket joint, is a multi-axial synovial joint where a rounded bone head fits into a cup-like depression, al...
By Alex
Immovable Joints: Definition, Types, Functions, and Clinical Relevance
An immovable joint, or synarthrosis, is a type of joint where bones are firmly connected by fibrous tissue or cartilage, providing stability and prote...
By Hart
