INTRODUCTION The plantaris is one of the superficial muscles of the superficial posterior compartment of the leg, one of the fascial compartments of the leg. It is composed of a thin muscle belly and a long thin tendon. While not as thick as the achilles tendon, the plantaris tendon (which tends to be between 30–45…
The rectus femoris is one of the four quadriceps muscles located in the anterior (front) compartment of the thigh. It is a powerful extensor muscle that plays a crucial role in the movement of the knee and hip joints. Introduction The muscle closest to the skin and almost vertically oriented in the anterior thigh compartment…
Introduction The trapezius muscle is a large, superficial muscle located in the upper back and neck region of the human body. It is one of the major muscles responsible for the movement and stability of the shoulder girdle. Its name originates from its trapezoid shape, with its broad base spanning the upper back and its…
What is a Hallux Rigidus? Hallux rigidus is a disorder of the joint located at the base of the big toe. It causes pain and stiffness in the joint, and with time, it gets increasingly harder to bend the toe. Hallux is a Latin word that means the big toe, while rigidus indicates that the…
Gastrocnemius muscle Anatomy Gastrocnemius muscle, also called leg triceps, large posterior muscle of the calf group of the leg.The gastrocnemius muscle 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 the knee to the heel, a three-joint muscle (knee,…
Semitendinosus muscle is one of four posterior thigh muscles that are responsible for extending the hip and one of three muscles that are part of the Hamstring group. The other three muscles that belong to the hip extensor group are the semitendinosus, biceps femoris, and gluteus maximus, while semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and biceps femoris are referred…
Anatomy of Levator Scapulae Muscle The levator scapulae muscle are superficial extrinsic muscles of the back that primarily function to elevate the scapulae. Levator comes from the Latin levare, meaning “to raise.” Scapulae refer to the scapulas, or shoulder blades, possibly originating from the Greek “skaptein,” meaning “to dig.” In conjunction with other posterior axial-appendicular…
What is a Range of Motion (ROM)? Range of Motion (ROM) refers to the measurement of movement around a specific joint or body part. It is a critical component of assessing and evaluating an individual’s flexibility, mobility, and functional abilities. ROM measurements are commonly used in various fields, including physical therapy, rehabilitation, sports medicine, and…
Introduction The sternocleidomastoid muscle is one of the largest and most superficial cervical muscles. The primary actions of the muscle are rotation of the head to the opposite side and flexion of the neck. The sternocleidomastoid is innervated by the accessory nerve. It is given the name sternocleidomastoid because it originates at the manubrium of…
Introduction Semimembranosus is one of four posterior thigh muscles that are responsible for extending the hip, while It is also one of the three muscles to make a part of the Hamstring muscles group. The other three muscles that belong to the hip extensor group are semitendinosus, biceps femoris, and gluteus maximus. These three muscles…
