Synonyms Latin: Musculus temporoparietalis Definition The temple-crown-muscle belongs to the mimic musculature and stretches here the tendon plate, which serves several muscles for the approach. It moves the scalp backwards. History Base: Tendon plate of the skull (Galea aponeurotica) Origin: above the ear on the tendon of the temporal muscle Innervation: N. facialis Function The … Temple-crown muscle
Latin: M. adductor magnus To the thigh musculature overview To the musculature overview The large thigh adductor (Musculus adductor magnus) is the largest and strongest and deepest muscle of all adductors in the thigh. Other adductors of the thigh: Comb muscle (M. pectineus) Long femoral adductor (M. adductor longus) Short femoral adductor (M. adductor brevis) … Large Thigh Puller
Latin: Musculus semimembranosus Definition The semimembranous muscle is located on the back of the thigh and belongs to the “ischiocrural musculature” located there. It extends from approximately the lower edge of the pelvis to just below the inside of the knee joint, where it attaches to the upper inner shin bone. If the muscle contracts, … Semimembranous muscle (M. semimembranosus)
Common diseases The hemi-tendon muscle can be affected by damage to the sciatic nerve (“sciatic nerve”). The nerve that supplies it (tibial nerve) originates from the sciatic nerve. If there is serious damage, the entire ischio-crucial musculature on the back of the thigh can fail. As a result, the anterior thigh muscles of the opponents … Common diseases | Semimembranous muscle (M. semimembranosus)
Synonyms leg muscle training, leg muscles, thigh muscles Front musculature At the front of the thigh are the muscles called extensor group, which stabilize the knee joint. This extensor group includes a small muscle, the sartorius muscle, and the large quadriceps femoris muscle. The sartorius muscle is also known as the “tailor muscle” because its … The thigh musculature
Training Since there is a large number of muscles in the thigh area, the training of the thigh musculature must be accordingly extensive. Exercises that train several muscles at the same time are particularly suitable. In general, however, it should be noted that overstraining the muscles can trigger cramps immediately or with a time delay. … Training | The thigh musculature
How to stretch the thigh muscles? Stretching the thigh muscles is important to prevent shortening. There are different stretching exercises for the different muscle groups of the thighs. In general, each stretching exercise should be held for 10 seconds on each side. The front thigh muscles can be stretched while standing. After standing upright, lift … How to stretch the thigh muscles? | The thigh musculature
Loosen thigh muscles In order to prevent muscle hardening after exertion, it is important to loosen the muscle groups that have been strained. The muscles can be loosened by stretching exercises. However, it also helps to shake or knead the muscles. Heat, which can be transported by hot baths, compresses or red light, also has … Loosen thigh muscles | The thigh musculature
Tap thigh muscle Taping of the thigh muscle can be useful in cases of severe pain due to a pulled muscle. It is also useful for sports despite slight pain. It can also be useful to prevent renewed strains. In general, so-called kinesiology tape is usually used for this purpose. It can be difficult to … Tap thigh muscle | The thigh musculature
Introduction The sternocleidomastoid muscle is also colloquially referred to as the “big head turner” or “head nodder” according to its functions. It is a superficial muscle at the front of the entire length of the neck and can be felt along the entire length of the neck and consists of two heads. The middle head … Musculus sternocleidomastoid
Training the muscle As with any muscle, it is advisable to “warm up” the sternocleidomastoid muscle before training. For this purpose, the stretching exercises described above can be performed. Exercises that specifically train this muscle are unfortunately rare compared to training sessions for other muscles. However, the good news is that the muscle is also … Training the muscle | Musculus sternocleidomastoid
Wryneck/Torticollis A torticollis is understood to be a torticollis of the head. This malposition can be congenital or acquired. A congenital muscular torticollis, which is usually already visible in infancy, is in almost all cases due to a malformation of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. The causes of this form of torticollis are not yet fully understood. … Wryneck/Torticollis | Musculus sternocleidomastoid
