What is Triceps Brachii? The triceps brachii is the muscle that runs down the back of the humerus, which is the long bone of the upper arm and ends at the top of the ulna, which is the long bone of the forearm. The triceps brachii muscle gets its name because it contains three muscle…
What is Biceps muscle ? The biceps brachii muscle is one of the chief muscles of the arm, is located in front part of the upper arm. The biceps muscle have “short head” and a “long head” that work as a single muscle. The origin at the scapula and the insertion into the radius of…
What is Deltoid muscle ? The Deltoid muscle is a thick, triangular shoulder muscle. The muscle has a wide origin starting from the clavicle, acromion and spine of scapula. It passes inferiorly surrounding the glenohumeral joint on all sides and inserts onto the humerus. Deltoid muscle name base on shape to the Greek letter ‘delta’…
The quadriceps Muscle (The quadricep Femoris or Knee extensor Muscle) is a large muscle group that are located at the Front Of Thigh and the four muscles Group That Makes One of the Strongest Muscle Of The Lower Limb (located on the front of the thigh). The quadriceps femoris main function is a hip flexor…
Introduction :- A reflex is an involuntary and relatively stereotyped response to a specific sensory stimulus. There are many types of reflexes and every healthy person has them. In fact, we’re born with most of them. eg. When a person accidentally touches a hot object, they automatically jerk their hand away without thinking. Reflex arcs…
What is intervertebral disc ? There are a total of 24 disks in the human spine. The disks are made of fibrocartilaginous material. The outside of the disk is made of a strong material called the annulus fibrosus. Inside this protective covering is a jelly-like substance known as mucoprotein gel. This interior is known as…
The Rotator Cuff (RC) is a common name for the group of 4 distinct muscles and their tendons, which provide strength and stability during motion to the shoulder complex. They are also referred to as the SITS muscle, with reference to the first letter of their names (Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus,Teres minor, and Subscapularis, respectfully). The muscles…
What is a Muscular System? Origin and Insertion Points Visceral muscle is found inside of organs like the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels. The weakest of all muscle tissues, visceral muscle makes organs contract to move substances through the organ. Because visceral muscle is controlled by the unconscious part of the brain, it is known…
Introduction: The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint that connects the thigh bone (femur) to the pelvis, enabling a wide range of movement. It plays a crucial role in supporting the body’s weight and facilitating activities like walking, running, and jumping. Structures of the Hip Joint : Articulating Surfaces : Ligaments: Intracapsular: Extracapsular: Stabilising Factors:…
The wrist joint (also known as the radiocarpal joint) is a synovial joint in the upper limb, marking the area of transition between the forearm and the hand. In this article, we shall look at the structures of the wrist joint, the movements of the joint, and the relevant clinical Structures of the Wrist Joint…
