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Anatomy of the Flexor Pollicis Longus

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Video describes the Anatomy of Flexor Pollicis Longus Muscle. It is one of the three deep flexors muscles of the forearm. The Flexor Pollicis Longus Muscle Originates from the anterior surface of the Radius and the Interrosseus membrane. It runs through the carpal tunnel and get […]

Anatomy Of The Gastrocnemius Muscle

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Video describes The Anatomy of Gastrocnemius Muscle. It arises from femur and crosses the knee joint and Ankle joint.It is part of the three Superficial Flexors in the leg. The Gastrocnemius Muscle has 2 heads, one medial and one lateral head. The Medial head originates from […]

Anatomy Of The Adductor Brevis Muscle

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA This video describes the Anatomy of the adductor Brevis Muscle which is one of the Six adductors of The Hip. The Muscle Originates from the inferior Pubic Ramus, inferior to the origin of Adductor Longus Muscle.It is Inserted into the Pectineal line and Superior part of […]

Anatomy, Function and Dysfunction of Rhomboid Muscles

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA ANATOMY, FUNCTION AND DYSFUNCTION OF RHOMBOID MUSCLES   Rhomboid muscles are rhombus shaped muscles that lie underneath the trapezius muscle They connect scapula to the vertebrae and thus holds it close to the thoracic wall It is shaped like a diamond or kite, i.e a rhombus […]

Anatomy of the Adductor Longus Muscle

? Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA ADDUCTOR LONGUS One of the six adductor muscles located within the thigh, the others being pectineus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, gracilis and obturator externus Origin Arises from the anterior surface of the superior pubic ramus, lateral to the pubic symphysis Insertion Middle third of medial […]

Posterior Malleolar Fractures- Why Should we Care?

Courtesy: Sean E. Nork, MD, Professor, Harborview Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine University of Washington School of Medicine Claudia Christman-Skieller, MD (R4) Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine University of Washington School of Medicine

Anatomy Of The Pectineus Muscle

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA ANATOMY OF PECTINEUS MUSCLE Pectineus muscle is a flat quadrangular muscle situated at the anterior part of upper medial aspect of thigh It is one of the six adductors of thigh ORIGIN From superior pubic ramus INSERTION Into pectineal line and linea aspera of femur NERVE […]

Anatomy Of The Semimembranosus Muscle

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Anatomy of Semimembranosus One of the 3 muscles that make up the hamstring. The other 2 are , semitendinosus and biceps femoris Origin Upper lateral part of ischial tuberosity Insertion Back of the posterior surface of the medial tibial condyle Nerve supply Sciatic nerve Action 1.Flexion […]

Anatomy of the Semitendinosus Muscle

Courtesy: Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA Semitendinosus is one of the three muscles that make up the hamstrings muscle group, and it is located at the posterior and medial aspect of the thigh The hamstring muscles are- semitendinosus, semimembranosus and biceps femoris. It is a cylinder muscle- starts and ends as tendon […]

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