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Pectoralis major muscle strain

What is Pectoralis major muscle strain? Where is the Pectoralis major muscle located? Origin:Clavicular part: anterior surface of sternumSternocostal part: the first 7 costal cartilages, the sternal end of the sixth ribAbdominal part: the aponeurosis of the external oblique of the anterior abdominal wall Insertion:Crest of the greater tubercle sulcus of the humerus Action:Shoulder joint:…

Peroneus Tertius Syndrome
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Peroneus Tertius Syndrome

What is a Peroneus tertius syndrome? Peroneus tertius syndrome is a rarely seen condition in which peroneus tertius tendon causes catching or locking over the anterolateral ankle(rearfoot) with pain. Introduction Peroneus Tertius muscle Anatomy Origin Insertion Function Blood supply How to Locate the main Peroneus Tertius Trigger Point #One How to Self-decreased the Peroneus Tertius…

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How Is a Rotator Cuff Injury Diagnosed?

To Diagnosed Rotator cuff injury, Your Doctor or Physical therapist may use various functional tests during a physical exam to diagnose your injury. Few of these tests directly shows a rotator cuff tear and other test help to rule out similar injuries like nerve impingement or labrum tear. To verify, a doctor may also prescribe…

Supraspinatus tendonitis
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Supraspinatus tendonitis

What is supraspinatus tendonitis? Supraspinatus tendonitis is a common problem present in the shoulder, also known as “Shoulder Impingement Syndrome” or “Painful Arc Syndrome”. The supraspinatus muscle is a soft tissue structure present in the shoulder that is part of the rotator cuff muscles; this also includes the subscapularis, teres minor, and infraspinatus muscles. It…

Iliopsoas Tendonitis
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Iliopsoas Tendonitis

What is a Iliopsoas Tendonitis? Clinically Relevant Anatomy: The iliopsoas muscle complex is made up of three muscles that include the iliac, psoas major, and psoas minor. Epidemiology: What is iliopsoas? What are the hip flexors that cause hip snapping? Why is hip snapping? Is it bursitis and tendonitis? How does the iliopsoas tendonitis get…