Artiklat

Artiklat is a term used in Filipino-language texts to refer to a joint or articulation in the musculoskeletal system. In anatomy, an artiklat is the point at which two or more bones connect, allowing movement and providing stability. Joints vary in structure and function and are commonly categorized by the type of tissue that binds them and the degree of movement they permit. For example, fibrous joints are immovable, cartilaginous joints allow limited movement, and synovial joints are the most movable, including hinge joints such as the elbow and knee and ball-and-socket joints such as the shoulder and hip. Supporting structures such as ligaments, tendons, and muscles stabilize artiklat and control motion.

In medical and clinical contexts, artiklat may also refer to the condition of the joint when movement is restricted. Joint stiffness, swelling, pain, and reduced range of motion are common concerns in disorders affecting artiklat, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, and various injuries. Diagnosis typically involves physical examination, imaging studies, and sometimes laboratory tests, while treatment depends on the underlying cause and may include rest, physical therapy, medications, injections, or surgical interventions. Preventive measures emphasize conditioning, proper technique in activities, and addressing risk factors that contribute to joint wear or injury.

See also: joint, articulation, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, orthopedics, kinesiology.