Lower cross syndrome
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Lower Cross Syndrome

What is a Lower Cross Syndrome? The ‘Lower cross syndrome’ is sometimes referred to as the pelvic crossed syndrome, unterkreuz syndrome, or distal crossed syndrome. It occurs as a result of muscular strength imbalances in the lower body. These imbalances happen when muscles continue to shorten or lengthen in proportion to one another. Muscle weakness…

The palmar interossei
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The Palmar Interossei Muscle

Description The palmar interossei are the hand’s tiny, unipennate intrinsic muscles. They, together with the dorsal interossei muscles, occupy the spaces between the metacarpal bones and are located on the palmar surface of the hand.The palmar interossei are four muscles that connect to the first, second, fourth, and fifth fingers. On the third finger, there…

the vertebral column
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The Vertebral Column

Introduction The vertebral column, also known as the spine or backbone, is a crucial structure that provides support and protection to the spinal cord while allowing for movement and flexibility. The vertebral section consists of roughly 33 vertebrae that are separated by intervertebral circles. Each of the five distinct regions of the column is distinguished…

Dorsal interossei muscles
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The Dorsal interossei muscles of the Hand

Description The dorsal interossei are the hand’s short bipennate intrinsic muscles. They may be situated on the dorsal side of the hand, between the metacarpal bones, and the palmar interossei muscles. The dorsal interossei muscles are made up of four small muscles that connect to the sides of metacarpals 1-4. They help in the flexion…

opponens digiti minimi
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Opponens Digiti Minimi Muscle

Description The opponens digiti minimi is an intrinsic hand muscle. It is related to the hypothenar muscle group, which also includes the abductor digiti minimi and flexor digiti minimi brevis muscles. Each of the three muscles is situated in the hand’s hypothenar compartment. They make the hypothenar eminence on the ulnar side of the palm,…