by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jul 27, 2016 | anatomy
Joints are the areas where two or more bones meet. Most joints are mobile, allowing the bones to move. Joints consist of the following: Cartilage. A type of tissue that covers the surface of a bone at a joint. Cartilage helps reduce the friction of movement within a...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jul 27, 2016 | anatomy, Foot
The foot is one of the most complex parts of the body, consisting of 28 bones connected by numerous joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The foot is susceptible too many types of injuries. Foot pain and problems can cause pain and...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jul 27, 2016 | anatomy, Elbow
The elbow is a hinge joint between the lower end of the humerus bone in the upper arm and the upper end of the radius and ulnar bones in the lower arm. The arm is bent and rotated at the elbow by the biceps muscles in the upper arm. Ligaments located at the front,...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jul 27, 2016 | anatomy, Pelvis
The pelvis is a basin-shaped structure that supports the spinal column and protects the abdominal organs. It contains the following: Sacrum. A spade-shaped bone that is formed by the fusion of 5 originally separate sacral vertebrae. Coccyx (also called the tail bone)....
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jul 27, 2016 | anatomy, Hand
The hand is composed of many different bones, muscles, and ligaments that allow for a large amount of movement and dexterity here are the findings. There are 3 major types of bones in the hand itself, including: Phalanges. The 14 bones that are found in the fingers of...
