Introduction The nerve to quadratus femoris and inferior gemellus is formed from the anterior or ventral divisions of the L4, L5, and S1 nerve roots of the sacral plexus. The nerve gives muscular branches to the quadratus femoris and inferior gemellus muscles as well as giving an articular branch to the hip joint. Gross anatomy…
Introduction The nerve to the obturator internus and superior gemellus is formed by the anterior (ventral) divisions of the L5, S1, and S2 nerve roots of the sacral plexus. The nerve innervates the obturator internus and superior gemellus muscles as well as the fascia of the lateral aspect wall of the ischioanal fossa. Gross anatomy…
Introduction In mirror therapy (MT), a mirror is used to create a reflective illusion of an affected limb to trick the brain into thinking movement has occurred without pain, or to create positive visual feedback of a limb movement. It affects placing the manufactured limb behind a mirror. The mirror is positioned so the consideration…
What is Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease? Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is an infrequent childhood disease that involves the hip. It happens when the blood supply to the spherical head of the femur (thighbone) is temporarily disrupted. Without a sufficient blood supply, the bone cells die, a method is known as avascular necrosis. Legg-Calve-Perthes disease also called Perthes disease, is…
Introduction The zygomaticus minor muscles are muscles of facial expression. It arises from the zygomatic bone, lateral to the remains of the levator labii superioris muscle, and inserts into the outer part of the upper lip. It marks the upper lip backward, upward, and outward and is also used in smiling. It is also innervated…
Introduction The medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm, this nerve is also called the medial antebrachial cutaneous nerve, is a branch of the medial cord of the brachial plexus and it supplies the anterior and medial region of the forearm as far distal as the wrist. Gross anatomy Origin The medial cutaneous nerve of the…
Introduction The medial cutaneous nerve of the arm, also known as the lesser internal cutaneous nerve of the arm, is a branch of the medial cord of the brachial plexus and it supplies the skin of the medial side of the arm as far distal as the medial epicondyle. Gross anatomy Origin The medial cutaneous…
Exercise is an important part of the overall treatment Program for the Tennis Elbow, along with Pain medication, an Elbow brace, and the use of Ice packs or Hot packs. Exercise for Tennis Elbow helps to recover permanently and also makes your Elbow muscles fully functional. It is the most natural way to recover and…
What is levator scapulae muscle pain? Levator Scapulae muscle pain is felt above the upper medial angle of the scapula.One of the causes of muscle problems is levator scapulae muscle soreness.The Levator scapulae muscle pain happens when the neck becomes stiff and tight due to a muscle strain.This muscle pain is delivered by soreness in…
When you feel pain on one side and the front of the neck which pain is like a trigger point pain, it is suggested to be sternocleidomastoid muscle pain.Also, feel neck tenderness and headaches and also radiate this pain. Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle pain in the neck mainly occurs due to muscle tightness or overuse of…
