Tendons & Ligaments: Collagen, Elastin, and Their Functions
The two main components of both tendons and ligaments are collagen and elastin, fibrous proteins essential for their distinct mechanical properties an...
By Alex
Category: Musculoskeletal Health
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Iliofemoral Ligament: The Body's Strongest and Least Injured Ligament
The iliofemoral ligament of the hip joint is considered the strongest and most resilient ligament in the human body, making it significantly less like...
By Jordan
Clavicle: Anterior and Posterior Rotation, Shoulder Function, and Clinical Significance
Anterior and posterior rotations of the clavicle are subtle yet crucial movements at the sternoclavicular joint that facilitate the full range of shou...
By Jordan
Shoulder Posture: How to Pull Shoulders Back, Benefits, and Exercises
To effectively pull your shoulders back, focus on scapular retraction and depression, drawing shoulder blades together and down, to improve posture an...
By Hart
Jaw Joint Erosion: Understanding TMJ Breakdown, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Jaw joint erosion, or TMJ erosion, is the progressive breakdown of articular cartilage and underlying bone within the temporomandibular joint, causing...
By Hart
Spinal Flexion: Anatomy, Biomechanics, Muscles, and Safe Movement
Spinal flexion, or bending the spine forward, is achieved through the coordinated action of specific anterior trunk and neck muscles, the intricate me...
By Alex
Synovial Joints: Anatomy, Function, Types, and Health
A fluid joint, precisely termed a synovial joint, is the most common and highly movable type of joint in the human body, characterized by a fluid-fill...
By Jordan
Lateral Ankle Instability: Differential Diagnosis, Mimicking Conditions, and Diagnostic Process
A differential diagnosis of lateral ankle instability involves systematically considering and ruling out various conditions that present with similar ...
By Hart
Osteomyelitis vs. Infectious Arthritis: Understanding Bone and Joint Infections
Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone and its marrow, whereas infectious arthritis (septic arthritis) is an infection specifically within a joint ...
By Alex
