Introduction: Anatomically, the leg is defined as the part of the lower limb below the knee. It consists of three-compartment, posterior, anterior, and lateral compartments. In accordance, the muscles of the leg are organized into three different groups:The Anterior group(dorsiflexor group), contains the tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus, fibularis tertius, and extensor hallucis longus muscles….
What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system condition that affects the movement of the body. It is a brain disorder that causes uncontrollable or unintended movements, such as stiffness, shaking, and difficulty with coordination and balance. Symptoms initiate gradually, sometimes starting with a hardly noticeable tremor in just one hand. Tremors…
What is an Abdominal muscle strain? An abdominal muscle strain occurs due to a tear or overly stretch muscles of the abdomen. An abdominal muscl strain and pulled stomach are the same. Abdominal muscles:The abdominal muscles are part of the musculoskeletal system. These muscles on the front of the body, between the pelvis and ribs,…
What is a Abdominal Muscles Spasm? Abdominal muscle spasm, also called abdominal muscle cramps, is a powerful, involuntary contraction of the abdomen muscles. During an Abdominal spasm, the muscle will feel stiff and tender if you put pressure. The major abdominal muscles include the transversus abdominus muscles, the deepest layer of muscle, which stabilizes your…
What is a Spastic Cerebral Palsy? Spastic cerebral palsy is the type of cerebral palsy characterized by spasticity of muscle or hypertonicity (high muscle tone) often resulting in stiff, jerky movements. Spastic cerebral palsy influence the motor cortex of the brain, a specific portion of the cerebral cortex which targets to the planning and completion…
Where is your Anterior Cruciate Ligament is actually located in your body? Your Anterior cruciate ligament is located in the center of your knee. The Ligament controls rotational movement as well as forward movement of the tibia or shin bone. It has 2 bands: AMB and PLB Anteromedial band(AMB) and Posterolateral band(PLB). The anteromedial band becomes…
What Is Diabetic Neuropathy? Diabetes can damage the nerves of the body, this damage is known as neuropathy which may be painful. Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve injury or damage that is caused by diabetes. Over time, high levels of fats, such as triglycerides in the blood from diabetes and long-term high blood…
Introduction: The abdominal cavity surrounds by the abdominal wall, providing it with flexible coverage and protecting the internal organs from injuries. The abdominal wall is bounded superiorly by the xiphoid process and costal margins, posteriorly by the vertebral column, and inferiorly by the pelvic bones and inguinal ligament. Parts Of Abdominal Wall The abdominal wall…
What is the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury? Relevant Anatomy of an Anterior Cruciate Ligament: Signs and Symptoms of an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury: Causes of an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury: What is the Mechanism of injury? How to do Diagnosis of an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury? It is done in two ways:(1)By clinical examination(2)By Investigations…
What is Peripheral Neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy, a result of damage or disease to the nerves located outside of the spinal cord and brain which is peripheral nerves, causes numbness, weakness, and pain, usually in the feet and hands. It can also affect other areas and body functions including circulation, digestion, and urination. The peripheral nervous…
