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
Category: Human Anatomy
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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
Proximal Femur Articulation: Understanding the Hip Joint's Anatomy, Function, and Importance
The proximal end of the femur articulates with the acetabulum of the pelvis, forming the hip joint, a crucial ball-and-socket joint for lower limb mob...
By Jordan
Shoulder Anatomy: Bones, Joints, Muscles, and Supporting Structures
The shoulder complex is an intricate system composed of primary bones (scapula, clavicle, humerus), four key joints, various muscles including the rot...
By Alex
Thumb Knuckle: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions
The "knuckle of the thumb" most commonly refers to the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint, which connects the first metacarpal bone to the prox...
By Jordan
Spinal Rotation: Understanding Anatomical Planes, Muscles, and Safe Training
Spinal rotation primarily occurs in the transverse plane, which divides the body into upper and lower halves, enabling twisting and rotational movemen...
By Hart
Muscle Strength: Are Leg Muscles Stronger Than Arm Muscles, and Why?
Absolutely, leg muscles are significantly stronger than arm muscles due to greater muscle mass, constant weight-bearing demands, evolutionary design, ...
By Jordan
Skull Anatomy: The Joint Between Temporal and Occipital Bones
The primary joint between the temporal and occipital bones is the occipitomastoid suture, a fibrous, immovable joint, with the temporal bone also cont...
By Alex
