Fryette’s laws, also known as Fryette’s principles or Fryette’s osteopathic laws, describe the biomechanics behaviour of the vertebral column, during different types of spinal motion. These laws were developed by American osteopathic physician Harrison Fryette in the early 20th century and are commonly taught in Osteopathic schools. Fryette’s laws are used to understand the complexContinueContinue reading “Biomechanics Series – Fryettes laws of spinal mechanics.”
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Biomechanics series – Costotransverse and Costovertebral joints.
Following my last post from the front of the body to the back, we find the ribs entering into a biomechanical relationship with the spine. Noting that a rib with have an articulation with the vertebrae above and below the rib. Essentially one rib with articulate with two vertebrae. Being able to differentiate between theContinueContinue reading “Biomechanics series – Costotransverse and Costovertebral joints.”
Biomechanics series – Sternochondral and Costochondral joints.
Here we are going to start with a basic overview of these joints and then further down we will get into a little more specifics. Sternochondral Joints: Location: Sternochondral joints are found where the ribs meet the sternum (breastbone). Type: These joints are typically classified as synchondrosis joints, which means they are cartilaginous joints whereContinueContinue reading “Biomechanics series – Sternochondral and Costochondral joints.”
TFCC – Is it bothering you?
What is the TFCC? TFCC stands for Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex, which is a structure located in the wrist. It plays a crucial role in stabilizing the wrist joint and enabling smooth movements between the ulna (one of the two forearm bones) and the carpal bones in the hand. Injuries to the TFCC can occur dueContinueContinue reading “TFCC – Is it bothering you?”
Biomechanics – Carpal Bones; The basics.
Carpal bone biomechanics play a crucial role in wrist health. The carpal bones are a group of eight small bones located in the wrist joint. They are arranged in two rows: the proximal row, which is closer to the forearm, and the distal row, which is closer to the hand. These bones, along with theContinueContinue reading “Biomechanics – Carpal Bones; The basics.”
Crux Osteopathy 