Synonyms german: Half Tendon Muscle To the thigh musculature overview To the musculature overview At the lower half of the thigh, on the tibial (shin) side, is the semitendinosus muscle Approach, Origin, Innervation Approach: Medial (body-centered) next to the tibial tuberosity (Tuberositas tibiae) Origin: ischial tuberosity (Tuber ischiadicum) Innervation: N. tibialis, L 4 – 5, … M. semitendinosus
Synonyms in the broadest sense Back training, back muscle training Function The long back muscles act as an opponent of the straight abdominal muscles and thus take over the stretching of the spine. Especially in the area of the lumbar spine, back pain often occurs due to tension of the muscles. A well-trained back extensor … The back musculature
Relevance of relaxation The causes of back pain are extremely varied, with the majority of back pain being due to muscular problems such as tension and incorrect strain on the back muscles, as well as malfunctioning of the small joints between the individual vertebrae. An important treatment approach is therefore the release of tension. First … Relevance of relaxation | The back musculature
Synonyms Latin: Musculus levator scapulae History Base: Upper angle of the shoulder blade (Angulus superior scapulae) Origin: Posterior tubercles of the transverse processes of the 1st – 4th cervical vertebra (Tubercula posterica of the Processus costa transversarii) Innervation: N. dorsalis scapulae, Plexus cervicalis, C 3 – 5 Function The levator scapulae lifts the shoulder blade … Shoulder blade lifter
Introduction The musculus serratus or also called M. Serratus anterior is a muscle of the shoulder girdle musculature and is therefore attributed to the upper extremities. Its origin extends with its tendons from the 1st -9th rib. However, it has three different points of attachment on the shoulder blade or scapula. The upper part of … Musculus serratus
Training Push-ups are a very good and intensive training for the M. Serratus anterior. Not only is the Serratus anterior muscle trained, but also other muscle groups. In addition, they can be done anywhere where there is only a little space available and absolutely no equipment is needed. However, to make the anterior serratus muscle … Training | Musculus serratus
Synonyms Latin: Musculus tensor tympani Definition The tensioner of the eardrum is a middle ear muscle. It tightens the eardrum by pulling the hammer towards the middle. In this way, it supports the stapes muscle in its task of reducing sound transmission and thus also serves to protect the ear from excessive sound levels. History … Tensioner of the eardrum
Latin: Musculus masseter Definition The masticatory muscle (musculus masseter) is a masticatory muscle of the skeletal muscles and is responsible for closing the jaw together with the temporalis and medial pterygoid muscles. In addition, the masseter promotes the flow of saliva by exerting pressure on the salivary gland (Glandula parotis). History Base: front 2/3 of … Masticatory muscle
Synonyms Latin: M. teres minorLatin: Musculus teres minor Back musculature overview To the musculature overview The small round muscle (Musculus teres minor) is an elongated, quadrangular muscle and runs across the back of the shoulder joint capsule. Here you will find more detailed information about the back: Back pain Back school Spine Definition The small … Small round muscle
Synonyms German name: Birnenförmiger Muskel Definition The musculus piriformis is a pear-shaped muscle that belongs to the deep hip muscles. It helps, among other things, the external rotation, the abduction and the backward leading of the leg. Course of the musculus piriformis The musculus piriformis originates from the inner surface of the os sacrum (sacrum), … Piriformis muscle
Piriformis syndrome test The piriformis muscle runs from the sacrum to the greater trochanter of the femur. Regular stretching can relieve pain caused by the piriformis muscle. Stretching exercises relax the pelvic area and release the pressure caused by the tensed piriform muscle. The piriformis muscle is involved in the external rotation of the leg, … Piriformis syndrome test | Piriformis muscle
Innervation The piriform muscle is nerved by the plexus sacralis. The sacral plexus is a nerve plexus of the sacrum and is formed by the nerves L5 and S1. Diseases The great sciatic nerve runs between the piriform muscle and the pelvic bone in the foramen infrapiriforme. In the event of an accident, the piriformis … Innervation | Piriformis muscle
