Search Results for: shoulder
Shoulder-girdle syndrome
Definition noun A neurologic disorder generally of unknown cause and characterized by the acute onset of shoulder pain... Read More
Skeletal system
What is the Skeletal System? How to define a skeleton? The skeletal system is the main framework that gives your body its... Read More
Diarthrodial joint
What is a diarthrodial joint? A diarthrosis joint is a freely moving joint characterized by its mobility and joint cavity... Read More
Fibrocartilage
What Is Fibrocartilage? Fibrocartilage is the strongest transitional connective tissue made up of collagen fibers and... Read More
Antecubital fossa
Antecubital Fossa Definition The antecubital fossa or the cubital fossa is the triangular-shaped hollow depression between... Read More
"Mummified" Dinosaur Discovered In Montana
By Hillary Mayell An onsite restoration drawing of how "Leonardo" may... Read More
Pelvic girdle
pelvic girdle The bony ring formed by the hip bones and the sacrum, to which the lower limbs are attached. Synonym: cingulum... Read More
Articulationes membri superioris liberi
Articulationes membri superioris liberi --> joints of free upper limb The joints uniting the bones of the free superior... Read More
Strap muscles
Definition noun A group of strap-like muscles just below the hyoid bone and run along the neck and onto the... Read More
Articular surface
Definition The surface of a joint at which the ends of the bones meet. Supplement Joints may be classified based on the... Read More
Synovial joint
Definition noun A movable joint comprised of a layer of fibrocartilage or hyaline cartilage that lines the opposing bony... Read More
Dorsal muscles
Dorsal muscles --> muscles of the back The muscles of the back in general, including those attaching the shoulder girdle to... Read More
Movable joint
Definition noun The most common and movable type of joint which is characterized by the presence of a layer of... Read More
Antagonistic Muscle
Definition of Antagonistic Muscle What does the term “antagonistic” mean? As the name suggests, the word antagonistic... Read More
Adipose tissue
Adipose Tissue Definition Adipose tissue, a specialized variety of connective tissue, is composed of lipid-rich cells known... Read More
Hyaline cartilage
Hyaline Cartilage Definition Before we define hyaline cartilage, let us understand what cartilage is. What is cartilage? Is... Read More
Digastric muscle
Digastric Definition The digastric muscle is a paired muscle located under the jaw, consisting of the anterior and... Read More
Upper extremities
upper extremity --> upper limb The shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, and hand. Synonym: membrum superius, superior limb,... Read More