What is the Brachialis muscle? The brachialis (Teichmann muscle), also known as the brachialis anticus, is a muscle located in the upper arm that works as a flexion of the elbow. It is located under the biceps brachii, and a group of the region known as the cubital fossa (elbow pit). It arises from the…
Introduction The longest, most oblong, and strongest bone in the human body is the femur. The spherical head at the apex and the cylindrical shaft at the base are joined at the proximal end by the pyramid-shaped neck. Additionally, two primary bony protrusions connect to the forces that move the hip and knee: the larger…
What is a Lunate Dislocation? Lunate dislocations are rare traumatic wrist injuries that require immediate treatment and surgical rehabilitation. The lunate is displaced and twisted volar. The remaining carpal bones are in a normal anatomic function around the radius. These must not be mistaken with perilunate dislocations in which the radio lunate articulation is kept…
What is Polydactyly? Polydactyly consists of poly which means multiple & dactyls, which means digits. Polydactyly, also known as hyperdactyly, is the most typical congenital anomaly of the hand & foot. It is determined by an additional finger and toe that may result from insufficient development during anterior-posterior patterning of the developing limb. It may…
What is a Coxa Vara? Anatomy and coxa vara Type Of Coxa Vara Developmental Stages Clinical feature in Congenital Coxa Vara X-ray Congenital coxa vara Treatment Non-operative Treatment Indications OF Treatment Operative Treatment (Surgical) Corrective valgus derotation osteotomy (VDRO) Indications For surgery : Indications for surgical intervention are : Physiotherapy treatment Summary FAQs
Description The palmaris longus muscle is a long, thin muscle that is located in the forearm, running from the elbow to the wrist. It is a relatively small muscle that is absent in about 14% of the population. The muscle arises from the medial epicondyle of the humerus (the bony prominence on the inner side…
Description The flexor digitorum profundus muscle is a deep muscle situated in the forearm. It is one of the muscles responsible for flexing the fingers. The muscle originates from the ulna bone and interosseous membrane in the forearm and passes through the carpal tunnel before dividing into 4 tendons that insert into the distal phalanges…
Introduction The hip bone, also known as the coxal bone or innominate bone, is a large, flat bone that forms the pelvis, which is the bony structure that supports the torso and connects the lower limbs to the body. The hip bone consists of three fused parts: the ilium, the ischium, and the pubis. The…
What is a SLAP lesion? A SLAP lesion is an injury to the superior labrum, which is a rim of cartilage that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint. The term “SLAP” stands for Superior Labral Anterior to Posterior, referring to the location of the tear in the labrum. A SLAP lesion typically occurs as…
What is a Cervical Vertebrae? The cervical spine, made of 7 cervical vertebrae also called to as C1 to C7 is divided into two major parts: the craniocervical junction (CCJ) and the subaxial spine. The function of the cervical vertebrae is to protect your spinal cord and creates a neck movement that helps to do…
