Anatomy of Pelvis, Lower Limb Bones, and Muscles

Pelvic Girdle Anatomy

Bones of the Pelvic Girdle

The pelvic girdle bones are the innominate (or iliac) bones, the sacrum, and the coccyx.

Pelvic Girdle Joints

The joint connecting the two pelvic bones is called the symphysis pubis.

Features of the Ilium

The iliac or innominate bone is formed from the fusion of three bones: the ilium, pubis, and ischium.

Iliac Crest Function

The iliac crest serves as an insertion point for the abdominal muscles.

Lower Limb Bone Anatomy

The Femur

Femur Articulations

The femoral

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Understanding Amino Acids and Protein Structure

Properties of Amino Acids

Stereoisomerism occurs because the alpha carbon is asymmetric. Stereoisomers are considered two different optical activities. Amino acids can be isomers L, while D isomers are also present. These isomers can influence antibiotic-bacterial properties. The existence of polar groups in amino acids enables hydrogen bonding, which affects their melting points, boiling temperatures, and solubility.

Peptide Bonds

A peptide bond is the union between the carboxyl group of one amino

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Human Anatomy: Joints, Muscles, and Nerve Function

Understanding Joint Structures and Types

Fibrous Joints: Immovable Connections

These are typically immovable joints where bones are united by dense fibrous connective tissue.

Sutures: Skull’s Interlocking Joints

Ridged, interlocking joints found primarily in the skull.

Syndesmoses: Ligament-Connected Bones

Bones are connected by ligaments. Fiber length varies, so movement distance also varies. For example, the connection between the fibula and tibia involves short fibers, while the connection between

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Scapula Anatomy and Function

The scapulae, commonly referred to as the shoulder blades, are two large, triangular bones located on the upper back. They play a crucial role in the mobility and stability of the shoulder joint.

Anatomical Location

  • The scapulae are situated on the posterior (back) side of the rib cage, one on each side of the body. They articulate with the clavicle (collarbone) at the acromioclavicular joint and with the humerus (upper arm bone) at the glenohumeral joint.

Shape and Structure

  • Triangular Shape: The scapula
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Understanding Muscle Types and Contraction Mechanisms

Striated Muscle Characteristics

Light microscopy reveals that both skeletal and cardiac muscle fibers exhibit alternating light and dark bands, or striations. These bands change relative size during contraction. Striated muscle fibers contract rapidly but fatigue easily; they require periods of rest before contracting again.

Cardiac Muscle Details

Located in the walls of the heart, cardiac muscle is involuntary, controlled by the autonomic nervous system. Its fibers are joined end-to-end, branching

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Human Body Systems: Muscles, Skeleton, Anatomy, Circulation

Human Body Systems Fundamentals

Muscular System Basics

Muscle Types

  • Skeletal: Striated, voluntary, multinucleated.
  • Smooth: Non-striated, involuntary, single-nucleated.
  • Cardiac: Striated, involuntary, single/binucleated.

Muscle Properties

  • Contractility: Shortens with stimulation.
  • Extensibility: Stretches without damage.
  • Elasticity: Returns to original shape.

Muscle Fiber Types

  • Slow-Twitch (Type I): Endurance, aerobic.
  • Fast-Twitch (Type II): Quick, anaerobic (Type IIa, Type IIb).

Muscle Contraction Mechanism

Contraction:

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