The Compressor Naris muscle is part of the nasalis muscle. The transverse part (compressor naris) arises from the maxilla, above and lateral to the incisive fossa; its fibers proceed upward and medially, expanding into a thin aponeurosis which is continuous on the bridge of the nose with that of the muscle of the opposite side,…
Orbicularis Oculi Muscle Anatomy The orbicularis oculi muscle lies directly underneath the surface of the skin, around the eyes. Its function is to close the eyelid and to help in the passing and draining of tears through the punctum, canaliculi, and lacrimal sac, all parts of the tear drainage system. Origin The orbicularis oculi originates…
Corrugator Supercilli Muscle Anatomy The Corrugator supercilii is a small, narrow, pyramidal muscle close to the eye. It is located at the medial end of the eyebrow, beneath the frontalis, and just above the orbicularis oculi muscle. The name corrugator supercilii is Latin, meaning wrinkler of the eyebrows. Origin of Corrugator Supercilli The depressor supercilii…
The frontalis muscle attaches to the skin around the eyebrows, this muscle’s main function is to raise the eyebrows which also causes the skin of the forehead to wrinkle. The frontalis muscle (Latin meaning ‘frontal belly’) is muscle which covers parts of forehead of the skull. In humans, the frontalis muscle only serves for facial…
What is Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation(TENS)? Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation is a treatment for pain that can be used for acute pain (e.g., during labor or after surgery) or for chronic pain (e.g., low back pain). It is a form of electrical energy sent in various waveforms to the nerves. When it is delivered through…
What is an infrared ray? ~Infra-red rays are the electromagnetic wave whose wavelength is just below the red ray of visible light.Its wavelength is 750 nm-400000 nm.~Infra-red rays is emitted by any hot object. It can be hot iron, hot metal, fire, or burning charcoal. Sunray alsohas infrared rays in it & that’s why it…
What is Ultrasound Therapy in physiotherapy? Ultrasound therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses sound waves to heal soft tissues and reduce pain. Therapeutic ultrasound is a modality that has been used by physiotherapists. Ultrasound is applied using the head of an ultrasound probe that is placed in direct contact with your skin via a transmission…
