superior obliqe muscle
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Superior Oblique muscle

Introduction The superior oblique is one of the two significant oblique extraocular muscles. These muscles are distinctive in that they do not originate from the common tendinous ring, have an angular attachment to the eyeball, and connect to the posterior aspect of the eyeball. The superior oblique function explicitly moves the eye in the down-and-out…

Depressor supercilii muscle
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Depressor supercilii muscle

Introduction Latin musculus depressor supercilii Anatomical terms of muscle : The depressor supercilii muscle is found near the eye, and it’s thought to assist in moving and lowering the eyebrow. Also, it’s thought to assist in moving the glabella, which is the skin above the nose and between the eyebrows. The depressor supercilii is an…

Inferior oblique muscle
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Inferior Oblique Muscle

Introduction Extraocular muscles are essential for ocular movement. The four rectus muscles, superior oblique muscle, and inferior oblique work in conjunction to move the eyes in every direction. The inferior oblique is a thin, narrow eye muscle and belongs to the group of six extraocular muscles or the orbit’s extrinsic muscles. The inferior oblique muscle…

levator palpebrae superioris
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Levator Palpebrae Superioris Muscle

Introduction The levator palpebrae superioris originates from an inferior surface of the lesser wing of the sphenoid bone, just above an optic foramen. It enlarges and decreases in thickness (becomes thinner) and becomes the levator aponeurosis. This portion is inserted on the skin of the upper eyelid, as well as the superior tarsal plate. It…

Occipitofrontalis muscle
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Occipitofrontalis muscle

What is the Occipitofrontalis Muscle? Occipitofrontalis is a scalp muscle that is long and wide muscle. This muscle and the temporoparietalis are both the epicranial group of the facial expression muscles. The muscles of facial expression enable the face to perform different unique movements, from smiling and frowning to raising one or both eyebrows in…

Chest Muscles
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Chest Muscles Anatomy, Function

Muscles of the chest are referred to as “Pecs” muscles. These muscles are Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis minor, Serratus Anterior, and Subclavius. Chest muscles connect the front of the human chest with the bones of the upper arm and shoulder. The pectoral region has four muscles that create movements to the upper limbs or ribs. Pectoralis…

Trapezius Muscle Pain

Trapezius Muscle Pain

Trapezius muscle pain is a very common ailment in this fast pacing modern world. Be it students, homemakers, IT workers, laborers, or professional athletes, everyone has stuffed from trapezius pain at one point in time. Since it is such a widely used muscle, injuries or pain in the Trapezius muscle are common either due to…