Introduction Bone tissue is constantly remodelled by the coordinated actions of bone cells, including bone resorption by osteoclasts and bone formation by osteoblasts, with osteocytes acting as mechanosensors and orchestrators of the bone remodelling process. This process is governed by both local (e.g., growth factors and cytokines) and systemic (e.g., calcitonin and oestrogens) factors, which…
Introduction The zygomatic bones are also referred to as the cheekbones. These bones are located directly beneath each eye and extend upward to the outer side of each eye. The zygomatic bones connect to several other facial bones, including the nose, jaw, portions of the eye, and bones just in front of the ears. The…
Introduction A human arm is composed of three bones, namely – the humerus, ulna, and radius. The human arm is an essential component that allows movement along the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and fingers, which is helpful for daily tasks. The humerus, ulna, and radius are the three bones that make up an arm in humans….
Introduction While your teeth and bones have certain similarities, the most notable being that they are both comprised of strong materials and are the same color, they are not the same. Teeth are not composed of bone. Throughout your life, your bones are constantly being repaired and remade. Because of this, if you break a…
Introduction of lose fat and increase muscle mass Are you mindful of keeping your body in good shape? You likely want your body to burn fat instead of muscle. Your body isn’t aware of what you desire, though. It just understands that it needs to draw stored energy from someplace to survive and perform well…
Introduction The iliacus and psoas major muscles combine to form the iliopsoas, a large complex muscle of the inner hip. Other muscles of the inner hip besides the iliopsoas are the quadratus femoris, piriformis, superior and inferior gemellus, obturator externus, and psoas minor. The psoas major section of the iliopsoas originates from the twelfth thoracic…
Introduction The liver is the largest internal organ in your body, weighing between 3 and 5 pounds. The liver covers the majority of the space in your rib cage and is located on the right side of your upper body, below the lungs. The gallbladder is located under the liver and stores bile created by…
What is a Soleus Muscle Strain? A soleus strain is a type of muscle injury that specifically affects the soleus muscle, which is located in the calf. The soleus is one of the two muscles that make up the calf, with the other being the larger gastrocnemius muscle. When loads from activity cause damage to…
Introduction A hip fracture is a break in your hip joint’s thighbone (femur).The joints are locations where two or more bones meet. The hip joint, which connects your thighbone to your pelvic bone, is a “ball and socket” joint. The head of the thighbone is the hollow part of the hip joint. The socket is…
Difference between Flexion and Extension? To differentiate between flexion and extension, it’s essential to understand their distinct roles in describing movements at joints within the human body. Joint movements that are directed in opposite ways are flexion and extension. The human body’s joints and muscles work together to facilitate movement. Joint mobility is accomplished by…
