Definition Patella Alta or high-riding patella mention to be an abnormally high patella in relation to the femur. The patella sits high on the femur where the groove is especially shallow. Here, the sides of the femoral groove provide only a tiny barrier to keep the high-riding patella in place. This condition has been associated…
Introduction There is a total of twenty-three discs within the human spine: six in the cervical region (neck), twelve in the thoracic region (middle back), and five in the lumbar region (lower back). The intervertebral disc (IVD) is the main in the normal functioning of the spine. It is a cushion of fibrocartilage or the…
What is Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome? Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), it is also called hip impingement, is a condition where the hip joint is not shaped normally. Painful Femoroacetabular impingement is referred to as Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome (FAIS). This causes the bones to painfully rub all together. Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) refers to early contact (impingement) between the…
Introduction of the lymphatic system The lymphatic system also called the lymphoid system, is an organ system in vertebrates that is part of the immune system and complementary to the circulatory system. The lymphatic system consists of a network of vessels, nodes, and ducts that collect and circulate excess fluid in the body. Throughout the…
