Anatomy of Gluteus Minimus Muscle The gluteus minimus is a small triangular muscle located deep in the posterior region of the hip, spanning from the gluteal surface of the ilium to the proximal end of the femur. It belongs to the group of gluteal muscles, along with the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and tensor fasciae…
Corrugator Supercilii Muscle Anatomy The corrugator supercilii muscle is a facial muscle located in the forehead region. It plays a crucial role in facial expressions, particularly in frowning and creating vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows. The corrugator supercilii is a small, narrow, pyramidal muscle close to the eye. It is located at the medial end…
Introduction: The orbicularis oris muscle is a complex of muscles in the lips that encircles the mouth in Human anatomy. It is a sphincter, or circular muscle, but it is actually composed of four independent quadrants that interlace and give only an appearance of circularity. It is also one of the muscles used in the…
Costochondritis is a painful chronic inflammation of the cartilage of one or more costae at the transition between sternum and cost. Only when a swelling occurs underneath sternum and/or a reddening of the skin 4at the painful spot, it’s called Tietze’s syndrome . Tietzes syndrome usually affects the third, fourth and fifth costochondral joint. The…
Definition of Costotransverse syndrome : Costotransverse disorders are disorders affecting or involving the costotransverse and costovertebral joints and ligaments which are often overlooked during examination for pain source localization in this area due to possible visceral pain referral and the complexities of the thoracic neural network. The joints between the vertebrae in the upper back…
Slipping rib syndrome occurs when the cartilage on a person’s lower ribs slips and moves, leading to pain in their chest or upper abdomen. Slipping rib syndrome goes by many names, including clicking rib, displaced ribs, rib tip syndrome, nerve nipping, painful rib syndrome, and interchondral subluxation, among others. The condition is slightly more common…
What is a T4 Syndrome? T4 Syndrome is a condition that affects Thoracic vertebrae level T4, in which you feel pain, Paresthesias, and numbness, in the upper extremity with or without associated symptoms such as headaches and upper back stiffness. There are two major types of joints between the vertebrae : Examination Clinical Presentation Other…
Introduction: The Buccinator muscle is a bilateral square-shaped muscle constituting the mobile as well as the adaptable cheek area. This muscle is sometimes referred to as an accessory muscle of mastication due to its role in compressing the cheeks inwards against molars, thus, aiding in chewing and swallowing. Due to its function of puffing out…
Costochondritis is a self-limiting condition defined as painful chronic inflammation of the costochondral junctions of ribs or chondrosternal joints of the anterior chest wall. Clinically Relevant Anatomy Cause of Costochondritis: It is caused by inflammation of the costal cartilages and their sternal articulations, also known as the costochondral junctions, Costochondritis usually has no clear cause….
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a disorder in which neurovascular structures (blood vessels or nerves ) are compressed at the exit of the thoracic outlet (cervicothoracobrachial region). Relevant Anatomy: Cause: Congenital Factors: Acquired Factors: Types of TOS: There are 3 Main types of thoracic outlet syndrome, as follows: Signs and Symptoms of TOS: Common Symptoms in…
