Introduction The tactile system is our understanding of touch through different sensory receptors in our skin. It is through the tactile system that we first acquire information about the world when we come out from the womb environment. The ability to process tactile input actually allows us to feel safe and form bonding with those…
Introduction The depressor labii inferioris is a facial muscle that permits you to pull your lower lip down or to the side. While this muscle has very limited action on its own, it plays an important role in the complex structure of facial muscles that allow us to make such detailed and specific facial expressions….
Introduction The levator labii superioris muscles, also known as the quadratus labii, contribute to facial expression and action of the mouth and upper lip. It courses alongside the lateral aspect of the nose, and its preliminary function is the elevation of the upper lip. It is also implicated in movements such as expressions of disgust,…
What is Polyarthritis? Polyarthritis is present when four or more junctions in the body become acheful and inflamed. The condition is also called polyarthralgia, which means “many junctions pains.” Types of polyarthritis Polyarticular JIA Lupus Psoriatic arthritis What causes polyarthritis? There are many different causes of polyarthritis, involve : Symptoms Symptoms involve: What are the…
What is Oligoarthritis? Oligoarthritis is joint stiffness and swelling which most often affects large joints, such as the knees, elbows, and ankles. It’s diagnosed in children and teens who are less than sixteen years old. Oligoarthritis also called oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, is the most common type of JIA (juvenile idiopathic arthritis). What are the…
What is Monoarthritis? Monoarthritis, also called monoarticular arthritis, refers to joint inflammation that affects one joint ( mono joint ). Frequently, monoarthritis can appear suddenly and cause joint discomfort that ranges from moderate to severe. Later it can involve other joints of the body. Types of Monoarthritis Pyogenic arthritis – Pyogenic, or septic, arthritis is…
What is a Diplegia? Diplegia is also called paralysis of both limbs mainly both lower leg or upper limb. In Diplegia symptoms like stiffness, weakness, and lack of mobility are the most commonly seen. It is usually affected by both upper limbs and/or lower limbs. What are the Causes of Diplegia? The most common cause…
Sensory integration Therapy has been used in brain-related conditions that allow patients to take the information they receive from the 5 senses, organize it, and respond appropriately. The human brain also has a vestibular sense (balance) that tells us how to position bodies and heads, and a proprioceptive sense (awareness of the body in space)…
Introduction Depressor anguli oris muscles is a paired triangular muscle that expands from the mental tubercle of the mandible to the angle of the mouth. It belongs to the buccolabial group of facial muscles also with levator labii superioris alaeque nasi, levator labii superioris, zygomaticus major, zygomaticus minor, levator anguli oris, risorius, depressor labii inferioris…
Definition/Description The intervertebral disc (IVD) is important in the usual or typical functioning of the spine or vertebrae. It is a cushion of fibrocartilage and the main joint between two vertebrae in the spinal column. There are 23 discs in the human spine: 6 in the cervical region (neck), 12 in the thoracic region (middle…
