Typical structure of a Synovial Joint
Most of the permanent joints in our body are synovial joints. They are more complicated in structure and allow more free movement than any other […]
Skeletal system
Structure and Types of Joints in the Human Body
A joint, also known as articulation is the place where two adjacent bones or cartilages meet. Although most joints are movable, some are not. Movable […]
Disorders and injuries associated with skeleton and joints
Any violent movement, such as jump, fall or knock, may cause injury to the skeleton. There are various types of injuries or disorders related to […]
Structure and functions of bones
Gross anatomy of a typical long bone: Bone is a specialized connective tissue that has the strength of a cast iron and the lightness of […]
The appendicular skeleton of human body
Appendicular skeleton is composed of bones which lie on the lateral sides of the mid axial line (Axial skeleton) of our body and consists of […]
The axial skeleton of human body
The human skeleton has two major divisions; the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton forms the median longitudinal axis of the body […]