General Anatomy

Hip Joint Stability - Open Packed & Close Packed   Closed-packed position It is the position of a joint in which fibrous capsule and ligaments are taut and articular surfaces are fully congruent, i.e. have a maximum area of contact with each other. This is the most stable position of joint and therefore dislocations are rare in this position. "Importance Of … [Read more...] about Hip Joint Stability – Open Packed & Close Packed

Types Of Movements Of Synovial Joints Question 1. What are the types of movements that commonly occur in the synovial joints? Answer. Four types of movements commonly occur in the synovial joints: Gliding Angular Circumduction Rotation "Importance Of Synovial Joint Movements For Mobility" Question 2. Write a short note on adjunct and conjunct … [Read more...] about Types Of Movements Of Synovial Joints

Fibrous, Cartilage, And Synovial Joints Fibrous Joints Sutures: These joints are found in the skull and are immovable (i.e. synarthrosis). The articulating bones are connected by sutural ligaments or thin membranes of fibrous tissue. "The Role Of Synovial Fluid In Reducing Joint Friction" Fibrous Joints Syndesmosis: The articulating bones are connected to … [Read more...] about Fibrous, Cartilage, And Synovial Joints

Sesamoid Bone. The sesamoid bones are seed-like bony nodules found embedded in the tendons of muscles (in Arabic: Sesame = seed). Characteristic features Develop in tendons of the muscles after birth. Are devoid of periosteum. Are devoid of Haversian systems. Ossify by multiple secondary centres. Sesamoid Bone Anatomy "The Role Of Sesamoid Bones In … [Read more...] about Sesamoid Bone

Bone - Vascular Supply, Circulation, Nutrition The growing long bone is supplied by the following arteries: Nutrient artery: It is tortuous and enters the middle of the shaft through the nutrient foramen. It runs obliquely through the cortex into the medullary cavity, where it divides into ascending and descending branches. Each branch in turn divides and redivides … [Read more...] about Bone – Vascular Supply, Circulation, Nutrition