Hinge Joint: Understanding Uniaxial Movement, Anatomy, and Examples
The hinge joint, also known as a ginglymus joint, is a type of synovial joint that primarily facilitates movement in a single plane, allowing for flex...
By Hart
Category: Musculoskeletal Health
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TMJ Fossa: Official Names, Anatomy, Function, and Clinical Significance
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) fossa is formally known as the mandibular fossa or glenoid fossa of the temporal bone, serving as the superior artic...
By Hart
Osteoarthritis: Explaining the Condition, Symptoms, and Management to Patients
Effectively explaining osteoarthritis involves demystifying it beyond simple "wear and tear," focusing on the joint as a dynamic organ, empo...
By Jordan
Tietz Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Tietz syndrome is an inflammatory condition of rib cartilage whose precise cause is largely unknown (idiopathic), though it is often associated with m...
By Hart
Sacroiliitis: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Sacroiliitis is an inflammatory condition of the sacroiliac joint, primarily classified as a form of arthritis, often associated with spondyloarthropa...
By Hart
Elbow Joint: Anatomy, Primary Motions, Muscles, and Common Injuries
The elbow joint primarily facilitates flexion and extension of the forearm, along with rotational movements of pronation and supination, through the a...
By Alex
Scaption: Primary Muscles, Synergists, Biomechanics, and Importance
Scaption, or shoulder elevation in the scapular plane, is primarily performed by the deltoid and supraspinatus muscles, synergistically supported by v...
By Hart
Joint Mobilization: Mechanisms, Benefits, and Types of Therapy
Joint mobilization is a manual therapy technique that restores normal joint movement, reduces pain, and improves range of motion through mechanical, n...
By Alex
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC): The Wrist's Ulnar Stabilizer, Anatomy, and Functions
The Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) is the primary structure that provides critical stability to the wrist on its ulnar side, acting as a vit...
By Alex
