What is Teres minor muscle? The teres minor is a small, narrow muscle located in the posterior (back) part of the shoulder. It is one of the four muscles that make up the rotator cuff, along with the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and subscapularis muscles. The teres minor originates from the lateral border of the scapula and…
What is the Infraspinatus muscle? The thick triangular muscle known as the infraspinatus covers the majority of the scapula’s dorsal surface. It connects the proximal humerus to the scapula, mostly from the infraspinous fossa. Along with the muscles of the subscapularis, teres minor, and supraspinatus, the infraspinatus is one of the four rotator cuff muscles….
What is the Supraspinatus muscle? The supraspinatus muscle is one of the four rotator cuff muscles located in the shoulder. It is responsible for initiating the abduction of the arm and stabilizing the shoulder joint during arm movements. Injuries to this muscle can result in shoulder pain and limited mobility. Along with the infraspinatus, teres…
What is Pectoralis minor muscle? The pectoralis minor is triangular in shape and is under the pectoralis major. Together, they make up the axilla’s anterior wall. Together with other chest muscles, it works various movements of the scapula and can also work as an accessory muscle of respiration. Origin From the anterior third to fifth…
What is Tere major muscle? One of the seven scapulohumeral muscles is attached to the scapula and humerus. It is a muscle that is thick and somewhat flattened. The humerus is supported in its medial rotation and extension by the teres major muscle, which means “rounded” in Latin. It is located above the latissimus dorsi…
What is the Serratus anterior muscle? At the lateral wall of the thorax, there is a fan-shaped muscle called the serratus anterior muscle. Its fundamental part lies deep under the scapula and the pectoral muscles. Between the latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major muscles, palpation is simple. The muscle may even be visible to the naked…
Introduction Astavakrasana is a sort of Yoga pose that is dedicated to Sage Astavakra. This is an evolved pose that is said to evoke the Manipura chakra. The name of this asana is a blend of two Sanskrit terms, ‘Asta’ which means ‘eight’, and ‘vakra’ which stands for bent (curved). Thus, in English, it is…
What is the Subclavius muscle? A short, three-sided muscle of the thoracic wall located below the clavicle is the subclavius muscle. It travels laterally from the first rib to insert on the middle third of the clavicle’s undersurface. The fundamental capability of the subclavius is to stabilize the clavicle during the action of the shoulder…
Introduction Mallet finger is also known as “baseball finger,” It is an injury to the narrow tendon that straightens the distal interphalangeal joint of a finger or thumb. This injury can occur to anyone when a stiff object (like a ball) hits the tip of a finger or thumb and forces it to flex further…
What are Rhomboid muscles? The rhomboid muscles are a group of muscles located in the upper back region, between the spine and the shoulder blades. They are named for their shape, which resembles a rhombus or diamond shape. Two bilateral, superficial muscles in the upper back are the rhomboids. They contain two practically comparative muscles…
