Major Joints: Shoulder, Elbow, Hip, Knee, Ankle, and Spine
The six major joints in the human musculoskeletal system crucial for gross motor function, stability, and everyday activities are the shoulder, elbow,...
By Jordan
Category: Musculoskeletal Health
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Deltoid Ligament: Anatomy, Function, Injuries, and Prevention
The supporting ligament on the medial (inner) side of the ankle joint is called the deltoid ligament, a strong, fan-shaped complex crucial for ankle s...
By Hart
Shoulder Ligaments: Anatomy, Function, and Role in Joint Stability
Ligaments in the shoulder are strong, fibrous connective tissues that link bones, providing crucial static stability and limiting excessive movement a...
By Alex
Joint Instability: Understanding, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Joint instability occurs when a joint loses its ability to maintain normal anatomical relationships, leading to excessive motion, pain, apprehension, ...
By Alex
Shoulder Internal Rotation: Normal Range, Influencing Factors, and Assessment
The normal range for shoulder internal rotation, or glenohumeral joint, typically falls between 70 to 90 degrees, though individual factors like age, ...
By Alex
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL): Anatomy, Primary Functions, Injuries, and Rehabilitation
The Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) is a crucial knee ligament primarily responsible for providing stability against valgus stress, preventing inward...
By Hart
Shoulder Endurance Tests: Understanding, Assessment, and Improvement
The shoulder endurance test assesses the sustained capacity of shoulder and scapular muscles to resist fatigue and maintain optimal joint positioning ...
By Hart
Bursae: Classifications, Locations, and Clinical Significance
Bursae are primarily categorized into adventitious (acquired) and synovial (anatomically present) types, with synovial bursae further classified by th...
By Hart
Knee Meniscus: Protecting Muscles, Their Roles, and Strengthening Strategies
The meniscus is primarily protected by the quadriceps, hamstrings, calf muscles, popliteus, and gluteal muscles, which collectively control knee movem...
By Hart
