Explores the anatomy and functions of human joints, categorizing them into three main types: fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial. It details the characteristics and subtypes of each joint type ...

By comparing fossilized joint structures with the developing joints in skates, the study aimed to trace the evolutionary origins of synovial joints and assess whether cartilaginous fish share ...

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 to the folds ...

The most common joint condition in the United States is osteoarthritis, which affects an estimated 32.5 million adults. osteoarthritis is caused by synovial joint wear and tear, which leads to the ...

The elbow joint is a synovial hinge joint, similar to the ankle and knee joints. Two or more bones form hinge joints that move along an axis, rather than rotate like the hip joint.