Tag Archives: Joints

Convergent evolution of diverse jaw joints in mammaliamorphs

Convergent evolution of diverse jaw joints in mammaliamorphs

Crompton, A. The cranial morphology of a new genus and species of ictidosauran. Proc. Zool. Soc. Lond. 130, 183–216 (1958). Article  Google Scholar  Kermack, K. A. & Mussett, F. The jaw articulation of the Docodonta and the classification of Mesozoic mammals. Proc. R. Soc. Lond. B 149, 204–215 (1958). Article  PubMed  ADS  Google Scholar  Simpson, G. G. Diagnosis of the …

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Diagnostic dilemma: Woman’s severe knee pain reveals ‘golden threads’ in her joints

Diagnostic dilemma: Woman’s severe knee pain reveals ‘golden threads’ in her joints

The patient: A 65-year-old woman in South Korea The symptoms: The patient had a prior diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the knee — a degenerative joint condition that causes pain and stiffness. She had previously sought medical attention, and was treated with painkillers and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the condition. She had also previously received steroid injections directly into her knees, …

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Tom Cruise Split Finger Joints During Mission Impossible 8 Plane Stunt

Tom Cruise Split Finger Joints During Mission Impossible 8 Plane Stunt

Tom Cruise is known for suffering for his art, but just how much is revealed in a bonus feature as part of the digital release of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.” The A-list actor and his director, Christopher McQuarrie, reveal during the movie’s climactic plane sequence that the joints in Cruise’s fingers separated from the sheer force the actor had …

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5 Weightlifting Mistakes Hurting Your Joints After 40

5 Weightlifting Mistakes Hurting Your Joints After 40

Joint health is one of those things that’s often overlooked when powering through your workouts. But if you’re over 40, there are certain lifting mistakes that could be quietly destroying your joints—and they need to be on your radar. “After 40, hormonal shifts can reduce collagen production and joint lubrication, leading to stiffness and reduced range of motion,” explains Caitlin …

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