Biceps femoris Muscle
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Biceps Femoris Muscle

Biceps Femoris Muscle Anatomy Biceps femoris is a long muscle of the posterior aspect of the thigh. Together with the semitendinosus and semimembranosus muscles, it makes the group of muscles commonly known as the hamstrings. Biceps femoris muscle runs from the ischial tuberosity, all the way to the proximal part of the fibula. In doing…

Risorius muscle
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Risorius Muscle

Introduction The risorius is a muscle of facial expression that arises in the fascia over the parotid gland and, passing horizontally forward, superficial to the platysma, inserts onto the skin at the angle of the mouth. It is a narrow bundle of fibers, broadest at its origin, but varies much in its size and form….

mentalis muscle
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Mentalis Muscle

Introduction: The mentalis is a paired central muscle of the lower lip, situated at the tip of the chin. It originates from the mentum and inserts into the chin soft tissue. The primary effect of the mentalis contraction is the upward-inward movement of the soft tissue complex of the chin, which raises the central portion…

gluteus minimus muscle
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Gluteus Minimus Muscle

Anatomy of Gluteus Minimus Muscle The gluteus minimus is a small triangular muscle located deep in the posterior region of the hip, spanning from the gluteal surface of the ilium to the proximal end of the femur. It belongs to the group of gluteal muscles, along with the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and tensor fasciae…

CORRUGATOR SUPERCILII
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Corrugator Supercilii Muscle

Corrugator Supercilii Muscle Anatomy The corrugator supercilii muscle is a facial muscle located in the forehead region. It plays a crucial role in facial expressions, particularly in frowning and creating vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows. The corrugator supercilii is a small, narrow, pyramidal muscle close to the eye. It is located at the medial end…

Orbicularis Oris
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Orbicularis Oris Muscle

Introduction: The orbicularis oris muscle is a complex of muscles in the lips that encircles the mouth in Human anatomy. It is a sphincter, or circular muscle, but it is actually composed of four independent quadrants that interlace and give only an appearance of circularity. It is also one of the muscles used in the…

Buccinator muscle
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Buccinator muscle

Introduction: The Buccinator muscle is a bilateral square-shaped muscle constituting the mobile as well as the adaptable cheek area. This muscle is sometimes referred to as an accessory muscle of mastication due to its role in compressing the cheeks inwards against molars, thus, aiding in chewing and swallowing. Due to its function of puffing out…

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Muscle of ankle and intex

Superficial Posterior Compartment : Gastrocnemius Muscle : Gastrocnemius forms the major bulk at the back of lower leg and is a very powerful muscle . The gastrocnemius muscle (plural gastrocnemii) is a superficial two-headed muscle that is in the back part of the lower leg of humans. It runs from its two heads just above…

Procerus Muscle
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Procerus Muscle

Introduction The procerus muscle is a small facial muscle located between the eyebrows and the bridge of the nose. It is responsible for causing the skin to wrinkle vertically, which results in the formation of horizontal lines on the forehead. The procerus muscle is a pyramidal-shaped muscle of facial expression part of the glabellar complex….

Extensor carpi ulnaris tendinitis
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Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendinitis (ECU Tendinitis)

What is a Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Tendinitis? Extensor carpi ulnaris tendinitis is an injury of the wrist where the extensor carpi ulnaris muscle becomes inflamed and irritated. ECU tendinitis is an inflammation of the extensor carpi ulnaris tendon, found on the pinky side of the hand. Symptoms include wrist pain and loss of grip strength….