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…
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….
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….
INTRODUCTION: The nasalis is a sphincter-like muscle of the nose whose function is to compress the nasal cartilages. It is the muscle responsible for “flaring” of the nostrils. Some people can use it to close the nostrils to prevent the entry of water when underwater. Origin: Maxilla Insertion: Nasal bone Nerve: Buccal branch of the…
The Bobath concept is arguably the most familiar and widely used approach known to British physiotherapists workng with childern with neurological disorders. It originated in the 1940s and early 1950s and has subsequently been developed and modified by herself, Dr K. Bobath and the staff of the bobath centre. Philosophy The approachwas originally based on…
Introduction Origin Insertion Glutes medius is divided into three portions similar to the deltoid muscle of the shoulder joint: Nerve Supply The gluteus medius is supplied by the superior gluteal nerve (root L4, L5, and S1). Cutaneous supply is mainly provided by L1 and 2. Blood Supply Deep branch of superior gluteal artery, trochanteric anastomosis….
Introduction Although shoulder joint replacement is less common than knee or hip replacement, it is just as successful in relieving joint pain. Shoulder replacement surgery was first performed in the United States in the 1950s to treat severe shoulder fractures. Over the years, shoulder joint replacement has come to be used for many other painful…
Shoulder Joint Anatomy The shoulder joint (or glenohumeral joint from Greek glene, eyeball, + -oid, ‘form of’, + Latin humerus, shoulder) is structurally classified as a synovial ball and socket joint and functionally as a diarthrosis and multiaxial joint. It involves articulation between the glenoid cavity of the scapula (shoulder blade) and the head of…
Introduction The orbicularis oculi is a muscle in the face that closes the eyelids. It arises from the nasal part of the frontal bone, from the frontal process of the maxilla in front of the lacrimal groove, and from the anterior surface and borders of a short fibrous band, the medial palpebral ligament. From this…
The elbow joint is a synovial joint found in the upper limb between the arm and the forearm. It is the point of articulation of three bones: The humerus of the arm and the radius and the ulna of the forearm. The elbow joint is classified structurally as a synovial joint. It is also classified…
