Hand contains 14 phalanges, each finger has 3, thumb has 2. Finger joints include MCP, PIP, DIP, and IP joints. Thumb has unique features for grasping and touching. Fingers can move independently for daily tasks
Symphyses are fibrocartilaginous joints between bone bodies. Most symphyses are in vertebral column, except mandible's symphysis menti. Symphysis pubis joins pelvis bones, allowing slight upward movement. Intervertebral disks consist of soft center and tough ring. Disks allow movement and act as shock absorbers
Infrahyoid neck extends from hyoid bone to thoracic inlet. Divided into five major spaces defined by cervical fascia. Contains visceral space, carotid space, retropharyngeal space, posterior cervical space, and perivertebral space
Official journal of multiple orthopaedic nursing associations worldwide. Focuses on musculoskeletal injuries and disorders across lifespan. Aims to promote knowledge exchange and best practice dissemination. Publishes research, reviews, practice papers and education materials
Subluxation is an incomplete or partial dislocation of a joint or organ. Joint subluxation occurs when connecting bone partially moves out of joint. Spinal subluxation visible on X-rays and can affect nerve roots. Dental subluxation is common traumatic injury with increased tooth mobility
Glucosamine is an amino sugar found in shellfish shells and animal bones. Produced by hydrolysis of shellfish exoskeletons or fermentation of grains. First prepared in 1876 by Georg Ledderhose