The ankle syndesmosis is made up of four ligaments that work together to stabilize the articulation of the tibia and fibula (the two bones in the lower leg between the knee and the ankle). The fibula ...

The shoulder joint is the articulation between the thorax and the arm. This joint is one of the most complex and mobile joints of the body as it is comprised of four articulations, plus muscles, ...

The immediate result will be pain, swelling, and discoloration. A sprain is a wrenching or twisting injury or tear to a ligament. Sprains often affect the ankles, knees, or wrists. A strain is an ...

State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China Key Laboratory of Organ Regeneration and Reconstruction, Institute ...

This condition is known as polysplenia. Some people have what's called a wandering spleen, which is when the organ moves to the lower abdomen or even into the pelvic cavity. This could be because of ...

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MDLower back, groin, and pelvic pain in females can sometimes occur together. The ...