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, ...

For the first time, scientists have found a way to reveal the mechanics of the human body's 'steering wheel' -- the subtalar joint. For the first time, scientists have found a way to reveal the ...

In rheumatoid arthritis, the body's immune system attacks the lining of the joint capsule, a tough membrane that encloses all the joint parts. This lining (synovial membrane) becomes inflamed and ...

In rehabilitation and physical therapy circles, the term "opening the joint" is commonly used to describe a technique that creates space within a given joint. It could be manipulated by the therapist ...

Total body PET/CT scans can successfully visualize systemic joint involvement in patients with autoimmune arthritis, according to new first-in-human research published in the October issue of The ...