Description The pronator quadratus muscle is a deep muscle located in the forearm, on the anterior aspect of the distal forearm bones. It is a square-shaped muscle that originates from the anterior surface of the distal quarter of the ulna bone (the medial bone of the forearm) and inserts onto the anterior surface of the…
Introduction The humerus bone, also known as the upper arm bone, is one of the long bones of the upper limb in humans. It connects the shoulder blade to the elbow and is responsible for the movement of the arm. The humerus bone is an essential part of the human skeletal system, and any damage…
Exercise for Lumbar Spondylosis is an excellent option to recover from Lumbar Spondylosis naturally, Exercise helps to strengthen your lower back muscles and also improves flexibility. In this article, we discuss what is Lumbar Spondylosis and the exercises that really help to improve the function of the Back you can do at Home. What is…
What is Bankart lesion? Bankart lesions are injuries of the anteroinferior part of the glenoid labral complex and are often seen in connection with a Hill-Sachs lesion. This injury is an ordinary complication of anterior shoulder dislocation and/or repeated anterior shoulder subluxations. The connective tissue band close to the glenoid labrum in the shoulder joint…
Description The flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) is a muscle located in the forearm that plays an important role in flexing the fingers. It originates from the medial epicondyle of the humerus (upper arm bone) and the coronoid process of the ulna (one of the forearm bones) and runs down the forearm, attaching to the middle…
The arytenoid muscles are a group of small muscles that are located in the larynx, or voice box, which is part of the respiratory system. These muscles attach to the arytenoid cartilages, which are paired cartilages that sit on top of the cricoid cartilage in the larynx. The arytenoid muscles help to control the movements…
Description The brachioradialis muscle is a muscle located in the forearm that acts as a flexor of the elbow joint. It is named for its origin at the brachium, or arm, and its insertion at the radius bone of the forearm. The brachioradialis muscle is a relatively small muscle compared to other muscles in the…
What is an Intraspinal Synovial Cyst? An intraspinal synovial cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops within the spinal canal. These cysts are non-cancerous and typically occur in the lumbar spine, which is the lower portion of the back. Intraspinal synovial cysts are rare, and they can cause pain, numbness, and weakness in the legs….
Description The pronator teres muscle is a muscle located in the forearm that plays a role in pronation (inward rotation) of the forearm. It is one of two pronator muscles in the forearm, the other being the pronator quadratus muscle. Structure of pronator teres muscle Origin of pronator teres muscle Insertion of pronator teres muscle…
Introduction Trochanteric bursitis is a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the bursa sac located near the greater trochanter, which is the bony protrusion on the upper part of the femur or thigh bone. The bursa sac is a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between the muscles, tendons, and bones around…
