UC Davis Health molecular exercise physiologist Keith Baar specializes in sports medicine. He studies the effects of exercise on bone, muscle and tendon health.

The complexity and interrelationships of the extensor mechanism make it distinctly different from the flexor mechanism finger. The extensor mechanism functions through two sets of muscles which ...

Although complete collateral ligament tear and instability involving the metacarpophalangeal joints of the fingers, especially those on the radial aspect of the index finger, are rare, they may be ...

Connective tissues consist of ligaments, cartilage and tendons. A joint is held together by ligaments which give the joints their stability. Cartilage is found at the ends of bones and where ...

Ligaments and tendons are two main types of connective tissues that help the muscular-skeletal system produce movements. The muscles contract to pull on the bones to produce movements. Joints are ...

Former Oklahoma guard Trae Young is set to undergo surgery on a torn ligament in his finger and miss at least four weeks for the Atlanta Hawks: ...