Introduction Costochondral joints are the cartilaginous connections between the ribs and the costal cartilage in the front of the ribcage. These joints provide flexibility and support for breathing movements. They…
The metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints are the knuckle joints where the metacarpal bones of the hand meet the proximal phalanges of the fingers. These synovial joints allow flexion, extension, abduction, adduction,…
The intercarpal joints are synovial plane joints located between the carpal bones of the wrist. They allow for small gliding movements, contributing to the flexibility and overall motion of the…
The costovertebral joints are synovial joints that connect the ribs to the thoracic vertebrae. Each rib articulates with the vertebral body at two points: the costocorporeal joint (between the rib…
The hand's interphalangeal joints are the hinge joints that allow flexion in the direction of the palm between the finger phalanges. Introduction The hand’s interphalangeal joints are synovial hinge joints…
Three intervertebral joints connect each neighboring vertebra from the axis to the sacrum: two between the facets of adjacent vertebral arches and one between the vertebral bodies (zygapophysial joints, also known as facet joints). Introduction The intervertebral joints join the vertebrae of the vertebral column which are closely nearby. Three distinct joints make up each intervertebral joint: two zygapophyseal (facet) joints and one…
The proximal radioulnar articulation, sometimes referred to as the proximal radioulnar joint (PRUJ), is a synovial pivot joint that occurs between the ring created by the annular ligament and the…
The facet joints, which are a group of synovial, plane joints between the articular processes of two neighboring vertebrae, are also known as zygapophysial joints, zygapophyseal, apophyseal, or Z-joints. Each…
The atlantoaxial joint is in the upper neck region between the first and second cervical vertebrae or the atlas and axis bones. The joint is essential. The synovial joint known…
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the jawbone (mandible) to the skull (temporal bone) on both sides of the face. It allows movements like chewing, speaking, and yawning. The joint consists…