Depressor septi Nasi Muscle Anatomy The depressor septi (Depressor alœ nasi) arises from the incisive fossa of the maxilla. Its fibers ascend to be inserted into the nasal septum and back part of the alar part of nasalis muscle. It lies between the mucous membrane and muscular structure of the lip. The Depressor septi nasi…
Dilator Naris Muscle Anatomy The Dilator naris muscle is a part of the nasalis muscle. It is divided into posterior and anterior parts. It arises from the margin of the nasal notch of the maxilla, and from the lesser alar cartilages, and is inserted into the skin near the margin of the nostril. The alae…
Procerus Muscle Anatomy The Procerus muscle is the pyramid-shaped muscle extending from the lower part of the nasal bone to the middle area in the forehead between the eyebrows, where it is attached to the frontalis muscle. Its location allows it to pull the skin between the eyebrows down. Origin Procerus arises from the fascia…
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…
