Introduction Exercises to Help with Vertigo Brandt-Daroff Exercise The exercise assists in decreasing the symptoms of vertigo, & it is most often used for BPPV as well as labyrinthitis.Step 1: Sit at the end of the bed. When ready, turn the head 45 degrees to the right.Step 2: Lie down on the left side &…
What is Splenius Muscle? Splenius Capitis Muscle What is Splenius Capitis Muscle? In relation to its surrounding musculature, it sits: Relations Of Splenius Capitis Muscle Origin Insertion Nerve Supply Blood Supply Action The function of Splenius Capitis Muscle Clinical Significance of Splenius Capitis Muscle Splenius cervicis Muscle What is the Splenius Cervicis Muscle? Origin Insertion…
What is Trapezius Muscle? Relations of Trapezius Muscle Origin of trapezius muscle The trapezius muscle has different starting points along the midline of the posterior neck & back. Insertion of trapezius muscle Nerve Supply Blood Supply The vascular supply to the trapezius varies depending on the level. Action of trapezius muscle The function of the…
What is Scalene Muscle? Anterior Scalene Muscle What is Anterior Scalene Muscle? Relations of Anterior Scalene Muscle Origin Insertion Nerve Supply Blood Supply Action The function of the Scalene Anterior Muscle Scalenus medius muscle What is Medius Scalene Muscle? Relations of medius Scalene Muscle Origin Insertion Nerve Supply Blood Supply Action The function of Scalene…
What is Hip Hinge exercise? Hip hinge exercises are useful in many ways, especially to aid you with more advanced kettle bell and dead lift exercises. As we all know, mobility is extremely essential to have before completing exercises. You do not want to finish exercises that are out of the comfort zone of your…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
Introduction The Adductor Brevis is the flat, triangular muscle that is found in the inner thigh. This muscle runs from the pubis to the medial aspect of the femur. Together with the adductor Longus, adductor Magnus, gracilis & pectineus muscles, it comprises a group of muscles called the adductor muscles of the thigh. These inner…
