Overview The femur, often known as the thighbone, is the most powerful and longest bone in the human body. Your thigh comprises just one bone, the femur. It affects how you stand, walk, and maintain equilibrium. It is common for femur bone to break only after experiencing substantial trauma, like an automobile collision. However, if…
Overview The sternum is a bone located in the center of your chest. It can be additionally referred to as the breastbone. The sternum, an even, shaped T, bone in the center and anterior of the chest, safeguards the internal organs and muscles. It ties together with other bones and muscles and is an essential part…
What is a Carrying Angle of The Elbow? The carrying angle is the angle formed between the long axis of the humerus and the forearm when the arm is extended and the palms face forward. According to anatomy, an adult human’s carrying angle is generally 10° for men and 13° for women. In addition to…
The shoulder joint, also known as the glenohumeral joint, is a ball-and-socket joint that involves the humerus (upper arm bone) and the scapula (shoulder blade). It is one of the most mobile joints in the human body, allowing for a wide range of movements such as flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and circumduction. Introduction The glenohumeral joint, which is situated in the shoulder, can move in a wide variety of ways….
Introduction The wrist joint, also known as the radiocarpal joint, is a complex structure that connects the hand to the forearm. It is responsible for a wide range of movements, including flexion, extension, radial deviation (movement toward the thumb), ulnar deviation (movement toward the little finger), and some degree of circumduction. Various bones and joints…
Introduction The fibula is a long bone in the lower extremities that is part of the lateral side of the tibia. The fibula is significantly thinner than the tibia when compared. It starts at the knee joint and travels down the side of the leg to the ankle joint, which is situated right behind the…
Bicipital Groove Anatomy The Bicipital Groove, also known as the intertubercular groove or sulcus, is an anatomical structure present in the humerus bone of the upper arm. Situated on the front (front) aspect of the bone, the bicipital groove performs a key function in accommodating and protecting the long head of the biceps brachii muscular…
Introduction The wrist bones known as the carpal bones connect the distal ends of the radial and ulnar bones of the forearm to the bases of the five metacarpal bones of the hand. The proximal and distal rows include the two rows of the eight carpal bones. From radial to ulnar, These bones comprise the…
Introduction The ulna bone is one of the two bones in the forearm, the other bone is the radius. It is located on the medial side of the forearm when in the anatomical position (with the palms facing forward). The ulna is primarily responsible for forming the elbow joint with the humerus and articulates with…
Introduction The radius is one of the two long bones that make up your forearm, along with the ulna. It is located on the lateral side of the forearm, which is the same side as the thumb. The radius plays a crucial role in the movement and stability of the forearm and hand, enabling activities…
