Synostosis: Understanding Bony Immovable Joints, Formation, and Examples
A bony immovable joint is primarily known as a synostosis, which describes a joint where two initially separate bones have completely fused, forming a...
By Alex
Category: Human Anatomy
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Body Shapes: Understanding Rare Types, Genetic Factors, and Functional Anatomy
A "rare" body shape typically refers not to aesthetic classifications but to extreme anatomical variations caused by unique genetic predispo...
By Jordan
Human Spine: Vertebrae Count in Children vs. Adults, Fusion Process, and Functional Implications
A child's spine typically begins with 32-34 individual vertebrae at birth, which gradually fuse over time to form the 26 bones found in an adult spine...
By Jordan
Dimples: Gender Prevalence, Anatomy, and Genetic Factors
Scientific evidence does not conclusively show a significant difference in facial dimple prevalence between males and females, as their presence is pr...
By Jordan
Greater Pelvis: Anatomy, Boundaries, Functions, and Clinical Significance
The greater pelvis, also known as the false pelvis, is the superior, wider portion of the bony pelvis that primarily supports abdominal viscera, trans...
By Jordan
Swimming Muscles: The Latissimus Dorsi and Other Key Muscle Groups
While the latissimus dorsi is often called the 'swimming muscle' for its propulsive role, effective swimming is a full-body activity relying on coordi...
By Hart
The Smallest Joint: Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance of the Incudostapedial Joint
The smallest joint in the human body is the incudostapedial joint, located within the middle ear, which connects the incus and stapes to transmit soun...
By Jordan
Internal Rotation: Definition, Key Examples, and Functional Significance
Internal rotation, or medial rotation, describes the movement of a limb or body part towards the midline of the body, exemplified by inward rotation a...
By Hart
Clavicle Size: Dominance, Influencing Factors, and Measurement
There is no universally "bigger" clavicle; while the dominant side may show negligible, imperceptible differences due to muscle forces, over...
By Jordan
