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…
What is a Rotator cuff injury? The most common rotator cuff injuries are impingements and tears. Impingement: An impingement occurs when a rotator cuff muscle swells and cramps the space between the arm and shoulder bones, causing pinching. Muscle strain, other overuse injuries, and bone spurs are common causes of swelling. Tear: A less common…
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…
Elbow Joint The elbow joint serves as a pivotal connection between the upper arm bone (humerus) and the two forearm bones, the radius and ulna. This crucial joint facilitates a wide range of movements essential for everyday activities, including bending (flexion) and straightening (extension) of the arm, as well as rotational movements of the forearm…
Introduction of Shoulder Joint Structure and Function of Shoulder Joint: There are numerous including: Spaces in shoulder joint: Significant joint spaces are: Embryology of Shoulder Joint: Muscles of the shoulder joint: Mobility and Stability of Shoulder Joint: Factors that contribute to mobility: Factors that contribute to the stability of Shoulder Joint: Neurovasculature: MUSCLES OF SHOULDER JOINT…
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is one of the four major ligaments in the knee, and it’s located on the inside of the knee. It is a thick band of connective tissue that runs from the medial epicondyle (the bony structure where the femur and tibia meet) to the medial condyle (the bony structure where…
