The knuckle joint is the place where the finger connects to the hand. The bulgy appearance of the knuckle joint is caused by the...
and centesis means to surgically puncture). Arthrocentesis is commonly performed on the knee but can be done on any joint, such as the hip, elbow, and the knuckle of the big toe (the first metatarsophalangeal joint).
The suspension ball joint is essential to a vehicle's suspension system. It allows the suspension system to move freely and absorb shock from the road. By allowing the suspension to move freely, the ball joint reduces the wear and tear on the suspension system, allowing for a smoother, more...
Aclichéis a tired, stale phrase or idiom that, because of overuse, has lost its impact. What was once a fresh way of looking at something has become a weak prop for writing that feels unimaginative and dull. Clichés are what you write when you don’t have the energy or inspiration to...
Experienced guitar players lift the barring finger in steps. First, they relax the finger so that it forms a slight bridge, then the joint closest to the knuckle is raised, curling away from the fingerboard, then the other joints of the finger in a smooth motion. The bridge ...
Hyperextension of the finger usually occurs at the knuckle joint (MCP) or at the tip of the finger (mallet finger). This often occurs from catching a fast paced ball and is therefore common in cricketers, goalkeepers and basketball players. Where is the ACL in the knee? Anterior cruciate ...
It’s funny to me that no one has compared this to Hillary’s ability to step out of scandal after scandal while her business associates go to jail or end up dead while she shimmies out with her ambition and white-knuckle grip on the coat tails intact. It’s not coincidence that she ...
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The abductor digiti minimi is a small muscle on the outer surface of the pinkies and the little toes. Its main purpose is to...
Looking down onto the medial (inner/”thumb”) border of the foot, where I’ve exposed theprepollex, or false “sixth finger”, by removing the first metacarpal (knuckle) bone. I’ve removed the prepollex from the foot. The white oval structure (bottom right) is the top of the conical...