Immovable Joints: Functional and Structural Classification
Immovable joints are classified functionally as synarthroses based on their lack of movement, and structurally as fibrous (sutures, syndesmoses, gomph...
By Hart
Category: Human Anatomy
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Sternal Articular Facets: Articulations, Types, and Clinical Significance
The sternal articular facets on the sternum primarily articulate with the costal cartilages of the true ribs (ribs 1-7) to form sternocostal joints, e...
By Hart
Maxilla and Skull: Understanding Sutures, Function, and Clinical Importance
The upper jaw (maxilla) connects to the skull primarily through strong, immovable fibrous joints called sutures, which provide structural rigidity, pr...
By Hart
Abduction: Definition, Examples, and Biomechanical Significance
Abduction is a fundamental joint action defined as the movement of a limb or body part away from the midline of the body or a limb, crucial for daily ...
By Jordan
Skeletal Joints: Fibrous, Cartilaginous, and Synovial Types Explained
Skeletal joints are broadly classified into three main types based on their structural characteristics and the degree of movement they permit: fibrous...
By Hart
Acetabulum: Male vs. Female Differences in Size, Morphology, and Function
The male acetabulum is generally larger in absolute dimensions and deeper, while the female acetabulum tends to be relatively smaller, shallower, and ...
By Alex
Human Joints: Formation, Components, and Types
Joints are formed during embryonic development through mesenchymal condensation and the differentiation of interzones into fibrous, cartilaginous, or ...
By Jordan
Knee Joint: Understanding Its Thickness, Anatomy, and Influencing Factors
The knee joint's anterior-posterior thickness, referring to its core articulating structures, generally ranges from 5-8 centimeters, though this varie...
By Alex
The Knee Joint: Location, Anatomy, and Importance in Human Locomotion
The joint most commonly referred to as being halfway down the leg is the knee joint, a complex synovial joint connecting the thigh to the lower leg an...
By Alex
