The knee joint capsule is the structure surrounding the knee, made up of ligaments, bone, and fluid-filled cavities. It allows the full knee to have flexion, or bending motion, due…
The shoulder is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. The shoulder joint is formed where the humerus (upper arm bone) fits into the scapula (shoulder…
The hinge joint movement is across one axis that permits for flexion and extension. While flexion is for bending, the extension is for straightening of a hinge joint. Is the…
Shoulder Ligaments. Ligaments are soft tissue structures that connect bones to bones. There are several important ligaments in the shoulder. Glenohumeral Ligaments (GHL): A joint capsule is a watertight sac…
Based on their location, the shoulder muscles are grouped into: This page will introduce you to the anatomy and function of the shoulder muscles. Muscles of the shoulder are a…
The shoulder joint is formed by the articulation of the head of the humerus with the glenoid cavity (or fossa) of the scapula. This gives rise to the alternate name…
It is the most common type of joint found in the human body, and contains several structures which are not seen in fibrous or cartilaginous joints. In this article we…