Knee and Hip Joints: Understanding Their Movement Capabilities and Functional Roles
The knee joint primarily functions as a hinge, allowing flexion and extension, while the hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint, offering extensive mult...
By Alex
Category: Musculoskeletal Health
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Varus Tilt: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Varus tilt refers to an anatomical or postural deviation where the distal segment of a joint angles inward towards the body's midline, impacting joint...
By Hart
Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL): Anatomy, Biomechanics, Injuries, and Prevention
The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is a complex of three bundles on the medial side of the elbow, primarily stabilizing the joint against valgus stre...
By Jordan
Synovial Joints: Structure, Function, and How They Differ from Other Joint Types
Synovial joints are fundamentally distinguished from fibrous and cartilaginous joints by the presence of a fluid-filled joint cavity, which enables a ...
By Jordan
Deadbutt (Gluteal Amnesia): Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Exercises to 'Wake Up' Your Glutes
Deadbutt, or gluteal amnesia, is the underactivity and weakness of gluteal muscles, often caused by prolonged sitting, leading to pain, muscle imbalan...
By Alex
Joints, Ligaments, and Tendons: Functions, Synergy, and Health Maintenance
Joints enable movement and provide stability where bones meet; ligaments connect bones to stabilize joints and guide movement; and tendons connect mus...
By Alex
Hip Pain: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Management, and Prevention
Hip pain commonly arises from musculoskeletal issues like muscle strains, tendinopathy, bursitis, labral tears, or osteoarthritis, but can also stem f...
By Alex
Joint Arthrosis (Osteoarthritis): Understanding Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Management
Joint arthrosis refers to the degenerative process affecting the articular cartilage and underlying bone within a joint, leading to pain, stiffness, a...
By Alex
Distal Fibula Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, and Ankle Stability
The anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), calcaneofibular ligament (CFL), and posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL) are the three key ligaments that o...
By Hart
