Introduction A triangular-shaped, flat bone at the front of the knee joint is the patella, also known as the kneecap. It serves as a point of attachment for the quadriceps muscle group, which is responsible for straightening the knee. The apex, one of several bony landmarks on the patella, is the pointed end of the…
What is a Pelvic Congestion Syndrome? Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (PCS) is a condition that is seen mainly in women when the veins in the pelvic region become swollen and engorged. This can result in chronic pain and discomfort in the lower abdomen, pelvis, lower back, and legs. Pelvic Congestion Syndrome is also known as ovarian…
Shoulder Exercise helps to make your Shoulder powerful and flexible and also reduces the risk of Injury. If you’re looking for the best exercises for your shoulders, there are a few key moves that can help to build strength and stability in this area. Some effective exercises include overhead presses, lateral raises, and front raises,…
What is Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction? Pubis symphysis dysfunction refers to symptoms you feel when the joint connecting your left and right pelvic bones (pubic symphysis) allows for more movement than usual. Ligaments hold the joint in place so that your pelvic bones aren’t able to move or switch past the point of comfort. During pregnancy,…
What is a Malunion Fracture? A Malunion fracture appears when a broken or fractured bone does not line up correctly during the healing process and as a result, the bone recovers in the incorrect position. Malunions can offer in various forms but are usually described as rotated or crooked. They can also form in a…
Introduction The foot is a complicated structure that includes more than 26 bones, 30 joints, various ligaments, tendons, and muscles liable for our capacity to stand upstanding, supporting the heaviness of the whole body and giving the base to the system for bipedal stride. The hind, middle, and forefoot of the foot are the divisions…
What are nerves? Nervous system autonomic In your body, how many of these nerves are there? Nerves in the body Cranial nerves Spinal nerves How many nerves are there overall then? How is a nerve cell constructed? How do nerves function? Is length important? How are the nerves organized? What diseases and disorders affect the…
What is abdominal pain? Abdominal pain is discomfort or other uncomfortable sensations that a person feels in their belly area. Abdominal pain is discomfort anywhere in the belly region — between the ribs and the pelvis. We often think of abdominal pain as “stomach pain” or a “stomachache,” but the pain in the abdomen could…
What is a Goose Foot Bursitis of the Knee? Goosefoot bursitis, also known as pes anserine bursitis, is a condition that involves inflammation of the bursa located on the inner side of the knee, just below the knee joint. The bursa acts as a cushion between the tendons of the hamstring muscles and the shinbone…
The extensor carpi radialis longus muscle is one of the forearm muscles that is located on the lateral (outer) side of the forearm. It originates from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and the supinator crest of the ulna, and inserts onto the base of the second metacarpal bone. The main function of the extensor…
