Introduction The trigeminal nerve (the fifth cranial nerve, or simply CN V) is a nerve responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing; it is the most complex of the cranial nerves. Its name (“trigeminal” = tri-, or three, and – geminus, or twin: thrice-twinned) derives from the fact…
What is a Coma? Some patients following moderate to severe traumatic brain injury will present with profound and prolonged consciousness impairment. A coma is a profound or deep state of unconsciousness. The affected individual is alive but is not able to react or respond to life around him/her. Coma may occur as an expected progression…
Introduction Neck muscles are bodies of tissue that produce motion in the neck when stimulated. The muscles of the neck run from the base of the skull to the upper back and work together to bend the head and assist in breathing. The neck muscles include Platysma, Sternocleidomastoid, Splenius capitis muscle, Longus capitis muscle, Longus…
The facial nerve is the seventh cranial nerve, or simply CN VII. It emerges from the pons of the brainstem, controls the muscles of facial expression, and functions in the conveyance of taste sensations from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue. The nerves typically travel from the pons through the facial canal in the temporal…
Gluteal nerve divides in superior & inferior gluteal nerve 1.Superior gluteal nerve 2.Inferior gluteal nerve 1.Superior gluteal nerve Anatomy of Superior Gluteal Nerve: The superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1) passes through the sciatic notch above the piriformis muscle. It supplies the gluteus medius, minimus, and tensor fasciae latae muscles. The inferior gluteal nerve (L5,…
Introduction The muscles that are involved in the act of gripping are known as Grip Muscles, the Grip Muscles are flexor digitorum profundus, flexor digitorum superficialis, flexor digiti minimi brevis, flexor pollicis longus, extensor digitorum, lumbricals, interossei, adductor pollicis. Anatomy of Grip Muscles 1. Flexor Digitorum Profundus Origin It originates from the upper 3/4 of…
Introduction The scapula provides attachment for several groups of muscles. scapular muscles include the supraspinatus, subscapularis, teres minor, infraspinatus, deltoid, and teres major. These muscles attach to the scapular surface and assist with abduction and external and internal rotation of the glenohumeral joint. Anatomy of scapular muscles 1. Supraspinatus Origin It originates from the medial…
What’s golfers elbow? Golfer’s elbow is a condition that causes pain where the tendons of your forearm muscles attach to the bony bump on the inside of your elbow. The pain might spread into your forearm and wrist. Golfer’s elbow is similar to tennis elbow, which occurs on the outside of the elbow. It’s not…
Introduction Our bodies aren’t all perfectly symmetrical and everyone has some asymmetry to some degree due to how we hold and use our bodies throughout our lives. This asymmetry is expected and perfectly normal.However, there can be times where a little too much asymmetry, such as in the case of a lateral pelvic tilt, can…
The sural nerve is a sensory nerve in the calf region (sura) of the leg. It is made up of branches of the tibial nerve and common fibular nerve, the medial cutaneous branch from the tibial nerve, and the lateral cutaneous branch from the common fibular nerve. Once formed, the nerves run down the mid-calf…
