Paraspinal Muscle – Anatomy and Exercise

Paraspinal Muscle – Anatomy and Exercise

Anatomy: The paraspinal muscles, sometimes called the erector spinae, are three muscle groups that support your back. The paraspinal muscles are located on the left and right sides of your spine and are made up of three groups. These include: a) Iliocostalis b) Longissimus c) Spinalis A) ILIOCOSTALIS MUSCLE: The iliocostalis muscle is the most…

Abdominal Muscle – Anatomy and Exercise
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Abdominal Muscle – Anatomy and Exercise

Introduction The abdominal muscles form the anterior and lateral abdominal wall and consist of the external abdominal obliques, the internal abdominal obliques, the rectus abdominis, and the transversus abdominis. Acting together these muscles form a firm wall that protects the viscera and they help to maintain erect posture. In addition the contraction of these muscles…

Gluteal Muscle Anatomy and Exercise
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Gluteal Muscle Anatomy and Exercise

Anatomy of Gluteal Muscle Gluteus muscle, any of the large, fleshy muscles of the buttocks, stretching from the back portion of the pelvic girdle (hipbone) down to the greater trochanter, the bony protuberance at the top of the femur (thighbone). These include: 1) gluteus maximus2) gluteus medius3) gluteus minimus. 1) GLUTEUS MAXIMUS: This is a…

Calf Muscle Anatomy: Anatomy and Exercise
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Calf Muscle Anatomy: Anatomy and Exercise

Anatomy of the Calf muscle The calf muscle is located on the back of the lower leg and is actually made up of two muscles: The medial and lateral heads of the gastrocnemius muscle, which is the most superficial, are present. The gastrocnemius muscle belly is formed by the convergence of its two heads. The…

Hamstring Muscle: Anatomy And Exercise
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Hamstring Muscle: Anatomy And Exercise

Hamstring Muscle Anatomy The hamstrings are a group of muscles and their tendons at the rear of the upper leg. They include the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus. The hamstrings flex the knee joint and extend the thigh to the backside of the body. They are used in walking, running, and many other physical activities….

CARDIOMYOPATHY

CARDIOMYOPATHY

INTRODUCTION Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for your heart to pump blood to the rest of your body. Cardiomyopathy can lead to heart failure. The main types include dilated, hypertrophic and restrictive cardiomyopathy. Treatment — which might include medications, surgically implanted devices or, in severe cases, a heart…

ACYANOTIC CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
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ACYANOTIC CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE

Acyanotic heart defects are congenital cardiac malformations that affect the atrial or ventricular walls, heart valves, or large blood vessels. Common causes include genetic defects (e.g., trisomies), maternal infections (e.g., rubella), or maternal consumption of drugs or alcohol during pregnancy. Acyanotic heart defects are characterized pathophysiologically by a left-to-right shunt, which causes pulmonary hypertension and…

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

What is Coronary artery disease (CAD)? Coronary artery disease (CAD), also known as ischemic heart disease (IHD), refers to a group of diseases that includes stable angina, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, and sudden cardiac death. It is within the group of cardiovascular diseases of which it is the most common type. A common symptom is…

Asthma
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Asthma

What is an Asthma? ”Bronchial asthma is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the respiratory tract, which is characterized by bronchial hyperreactivity and respiratory obstruction which is reversible (spontaneously or under the influence of bronchodilater) marked by wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing”. symptoms may be episodic or chronic but the pattern may vary…