Synonyms Latin: Musculus teres major Definition The big round muscle belongs to the group of the rear shoulder muscles. In humans, it typically extends over the back of the shoulder blade. In addition, the large round muscle, together with the small round muscle (M. teres minor), the three-headed upper arm muscle (M. triceps brachii) and … Read more
Synonyms Lumbar iliac muscle. To the thigh musculature overview To the musculature overview The muscle iliopsoas (lumbar iliac muscle) is a two-part, approx. 4 cm thick, elongated muscle consisting of the large lumbar muscle and the iliac muscle. It is one of the most important muscles in our body. Approach, Origin, Innervation Approach: Small trochanter … Read more
Function The muscle iliopsaos acts as an antagonist of the abdominal muscles and buttock muscles and is the strong flexor in the hip joint. It is responsible for raising the upper body in the supine position (throw-in in soccer). The M. iliopsos is the most important muscle in running, walking and jumping, bringing the leg … Read more
Abbreviation Athletes in whom the actual fibers and/or the tendon of the iliopsoas muscle are shortened experience significant movement restrictions in addition to the typical pain. Running is often hindered by the fact that the flexion of the hip joint is severely restricted. The pain caused by the shortened muscle also restricts athletic performance. Once … Read more
Tapering of the M. iliopsoas A tape bandage is used in sports medicine, orthopedics and accident surgery both for prevention and therapy.It is a functional bandage that does not completely immobilize injured or endangered ligaments, joints and muscles, but merely prevents undesired movements. The effect is based, among other things, on the fact that any … Read more
Iliopsoa training with the expander Introduction The lumbar iliopsoas muscle (M. iliopsoas) is one of the most important muscles of our body and takes over the function of bending in the hip joint, and thus lifting the leg while walking. Elderly people often suffer from atrophied lumbar muscle and as a result have difficulty climbing … Read more
To the thigh musculature overview To the musculature overview The Musculus semimembranosus (flat tendon muscle) consists of a 5 cm wide and approx. 3 cm thick muscle belly. It originates from the ischial tuberosity with a broad, flat tendon, which gives it its name. However, the muscle develops only below the middle of the thigh, … Read more
Synonyms Latin: Musculus levator palpebrae superiores Definition The upper eyelid lifter is a striated muscle which is counted among the mimic muscles and the outer eye muscles. The muscle originates inside the orbita, splits the lacrimal gland (Glandula lacrimalis) in two parts and finally moves to the upper eyelid, which is opened when contracted. A … Read more
There are about 650 muscles in the human body. These fulfill different tasks. One part of them is responsible for the movements we perform with arms, legs and other parts of the body. The muscles of our extremities are important for this. Another part takes over the supporting function and makes sure that we do … Read more
Synergist A synergist is the muscle that performs the same function as the agonist. Often there are several synergists, which all work together. For example, when the arm is bent, there are other muscles besides the biceps that can trigger a flexion. The interaction of all these muscles ultimately leads to the final movement in … Read more
latin: M. adductor brevis To the thigh musculature overview To the musculature overview The short femoral adductor (Musculus adductor brevis) lies below the pectoralis muscle and the long femoral adductor. Further adductors of the thigh: Comb muscle (M. pectineus) Long femoral adductor (M. adductor longus) Large thigh extractor (M. adductor magnus) Slender muscle (M. gracilis) … Read more
Latin: Musculus adductor brevis Definition The short adductor muscle belongs to the adductor group of the thigh. Adduction is the Latin word for leading. In the hip joint, this means that the short adductor muscle brings the splayed thigh back to the body, for example. But the adductors of the thigh also play an important … Read more