Subclavius Muscle
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Subclavius Muscle

What is Subclavius Muscle? Origin of Subclavius Muscle Insertion of Subclavius Muscle Nerve Supply Blood Supply Action of Subclavius Muscle Variation of the Subclavius Muscle The function of the Subclavius Muscle Clinical Significance of the Subclavius Muscle costoclavicular syndrome  Subclavius Stretching Seated Clavicle Stretch Exercise for Subclavius Muscle Alternating floor press exercise laying on the…

Microcephaly
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Microcephaly

What is the condition of microcephaly? What is the condition of severe microcephaly? Other Problems Microcephaly has been linked with the following problems: How Many Babies Are Born with the condition of Microcephaly? What are the Symptoms of the condition of microcephaly? Aside from a noticeably smaller head, the following are the most usual symptoms…

Psoriatic arthritis
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Psoriatic arthritis

What is a Psoriatic arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic progressive inflammatory joint disease associated with psoriasis. A condition can affect both peripheral joints as well as an axial skeleton causing pain, stiffness, swelling, as well as possible joint destruction. The joint pathology progresses slowly & may be more of a nuisance than disabling. Psoriatic…

Platysma Muscle
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Platysma Muscle

What is Platysma Muscle? The platysma is a thin sheet-like muscle that is situated superficially within the anterior aspect of the neck. It begins in the upper thoracic & shoulder regions from a fascia that covers the pectoralis major & deltoid muscles. Its fibers ascend upper medially over the anterolateral aspect of the neck, to join to the mandible & the skin & subcutaneous tissue of the lower face. Unlike…

Infrahyoid Muscles
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Infrahyoid Muscles Anatomy

What are Infrahyoid Muscles? Infrahyoid muscles are also termed “strap muscles” which connect the hyoid, sternum, clavicle, & scapula. They are situated under the hyoid bone on the anterolateral surface of the thyroid gland & are involved in motions of the hyoid bone & thyroid cartilage during vocalization, swallowing, & mastication. They are composed of 4 paired muscles, organized into 2 layers as follows:…

Becker’s Muscular Dystrophy
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Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD):

What is Becker’s Muscular Dystrophy? Becker muscular dystrophy affects the muscles of the hips, pelvic site, thighs, shoulders, and heart.It is one of 9 types of muscular dystrophies, degenerative diseases primarily affecting voluntary muscles, and a group of genetics. BMD is similar to DMD but allows the voluntary functions of muscles better than in DMD.BMD…

Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)? Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD) is the most common hereditary neuromuscular disorder that affects all races and ethnically. While some affecting newborn babies may have some mild decreased muscle tone or “floppiness”(hypotonicity ), other symptoms are rarely present at birth or in early infancy. Early gross motor evolutionary milestones, including rolling over,…

Suprahyoid Muscles Anatomy
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Suprahyoid Muscles Anatomy

What are Suprahyoid Muscles? There are numerous muscles in the neck. One of the classifications of the muscles of the neck is significant to the hyoid bone. Those muscles which are above the hyoid bone are termed supra-hyoid muscles, & those below it are known as infra-hyoid muscles. This group of muscles takes part in the…