Description The palmaris longus muscle is a long, thin muscle that is located in the forearm, running from the elbow to the wrist. It is a relatively small muscle that is absent in about 14% of the population. The muscle arises from the medial epicondyle of the humerus (the bony prominence on the inner side…
Description The flexor digitorum profundus muscle is a deep muscle situated in the forearm. It is one of the muscles responsible for flexing the fingers. The muscle originates from the ulna bone and interosseous membrane in the forearm and passes through the carpal tunnel before dividing into 4 tendons that insert into the distal phalanges…
Introduction The hip bone, also known as the coxal bone or innominate bone, is a large, flat bone that forms the pelvis, which is the bony structure that supports the torso and connects the lower limbs to the body. The hip bone consists of three fused parts: the ilium, the ischium, and the pubis. The…
What is a Cervical Vertebrae? The cervical spine, made of 7 cervical vertebrae also called to as C1 to C7 is divided into two major parts: the craniocervical junction (CCJ) and the subaxial spine. The function of the cervical vertebrae is to protect your spinal cord and creates a neck movement that helps to do…
What is the Endocrine System? The endocrine system is a network of all glands of the body & organs situated throughout the body. It’s the same as the nervous system in that it plays a major role in controlling & regulating so all the functions of the body. Endocrine systems are made up of: However,…
What is an atlantoaxial joint? The atlantoaxial joint is a synovial type of joint that is categorized as a biaxial, pivot joint. The joint locates in the upper part of the neck between the 1st and 2nd cervical vertebrae. It is also known as the atlas and axis. The pivot joint classification indicates that it…
Introduction The hand is made up of a lot of different bones, muscles, and ligaments, which give it a lot of flexibility and movement. There are three significant arrangements of bones in the actual hand, including: Phalanges. The 14 bones are situated in the fingers of a singular hand and the toes of per foot….
Introduction The carpal bones are a group of eight small bones located in the wrist between the radius and ulna (forearm bones) and the metacarpal bones (hand bones). These bones are arranged in two rows, with four bones in each row. The names of the carpal bones, from lateral (thumb) to medial (pinky), in the…
Introduction The radius is the lateral side long bone of the forearm and is related to the tibia of the lower limb. are upper end, lower end, and shaft. the radius is the thicker and shorter of the two protracted bones in the forearm. It is located on the lateral side of the forearm similar…
What is atlanto-occipital joint? This joint [ atlantooccipital joint ] is a paired symmetrical articulation between the base of the skull & the cervical spine. This joint is also known as the C0-C1 joint. Along with the atlantoaxial joint & it makes up a group named the craniovertebral joints. The primary movement of the atlantooccipital…
