increases the angle between the articulating bones.
decreases the angle of the joint and brings the articulating bones closer together. Increase or decrease the angle between two bones. bottom of the U is nearly flat but the extremes rise almost vertically. Syndesmoses/ Syndesmosis the bones are connected exclusively by ligaments (syndesmos ligament), cords or bands of fibrous tissue there is a degree of flexibility in these joints. One flat, or nearly flat, bone surface glides or slips over another. The chapter includes an AMA evaluation of permanent impairment, an attorneys’ checklist of diagnostic and treatment procedures with medical explanations, and a discussion. Handbook of Human Factors in Web Design, Second Edition, R. It also covers osteoarthritis, septic arthritis, arterial and nerve injuries, and congenital anomalies. The chapter examines the classification, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of fractures of the distal femur, fractures of the proximal tibia, fractures of the patella, chondral and osteochondral fractures, dislocations of the knee, and epiphyseal injuries. The chapter discusses in detail the anatomy and physiology of the knee. It is also one of the most frequently injured joints because of its anatomical structure, exposure, and the functional demands placed on it.
It is a modified hinge and synovial joint that provides motion and stability. The knee is the most complex and largest articulating joint in the body. This chapter from Attorneys' Textbook of Medicine covers fractures and dislocations of the knee. Fractures and Dislocations of the Knee (BC)
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