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2. Facet joint - Wikipedia

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   The facet joint is the joint between the inferior articular process (labeled at bottom) and the superior articular process (labeled at top) of the subsequent vertebra. The facet joints (also zygapophysial joints, zygapophyseal, apophyseal, or Z-joints) are a set of synovial, plane joints between the articular processes of two adjacent vertebrae.

3. Zygomatic arch - Wikipedia

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   In anatomy, the zygomatic arch, or cheek bone, is a part of the skull formed by the zygomatic process of the temporal bone (a bone extending forward from the side of the skull, over the opening of the ear) and the temporal process of the zygomatic bone (the side of the cheekbone), the two being united by an oblique suture (the zygomaticotemporal suture); the tendon of the temporal muscle ...

4. Shoulder Anatomy, Area & Diagram | Body Maps - Healthline

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   tendons, to attach the muscles to the bones. The collection of muscles and tendons in the shoulder is known as the rotator cuff. It stabilizes the shoulder and holds the head of the humerus in the ...

5. Anatomical plane - Wikipedia

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   t. e. An anatomical plane is a hypothetical plane used to transect the body, in order to describe the location of structures or the direction of movements. In human and non-human anatomy, three principal planes are used: The sagittal plane or lateral plane ( longitudinal, anteroposterior) is a plane parallel to the sagittal suture.

6. Skeletal System: Anatomy and Function, Diagram, Diseases, and ...

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   The human skeletal system consists of all of the bones, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments in the body. Altogether, the skeleton makes up about 20 percent of a person’s body weight. An adult’s ...

7. The 3 Anatomical Body Planes and The Movements In Each

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   Coronal (frontal) plane: separates the front (anterior) and back ( posterior) of the body. Sagittal (longitudinal) plane: separates the left and right sides of the body. Transverse (axial) plane ...

8. Body cavity - Wikipedia

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   FMA. 85006. Anatomical terminology. [ edit on Wikidata] A body cavity is any space or compartment, or potential space, in an animal body. Cavities accommodate organs and other structures; cavities as potential spaces contain fluid. The two largest human body cavities are the ventral body cavity, and the dorsal body cavity.

9. Wrist Bones: Anatomy, Function, and Injuries - Healthline

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   The eight carpal bones are: scaphoid, a long boat-shaped bone under your thumb. lunate, a crescent-shaped bone beside the scaphoid. trapezium, a rounded-square shaped bone above the scaphoid and ...