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, ...
Hinge Health, the San Francisco-based startup that offers a digital solution to treat chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions — such as back and joint pain — has closed a $90 million Series C. The ...
Have you ever had a discomforting stiffness in your knees, particularly when you get out of bed, climb stairs, or suddenly stand up from a sitting position? If that is the case, you may be having a ...
Four important synovial joints used in most sporting actions are the elbow and shoulder joints in the arm, and the knee and hip joints in the leg. The elbow and knee joints are both hinge joints. A ...
Hinge joints allow flexion and extension only. Flexion – bending a joint. This occurs when the angle of a joint decreases. For example, the elbow flexes when performing a biceps curl. The knee flexes ...
Shoulder issues are more common in women, especially after age 40. They are also associated with medical conditions such as ...