There are 3 different causes of muscle loss. On the one hand, the “normal” loss as part of the aging process comes into question. Second, the decrease in muscle mass may be a result of inactivity or disease of the muscle or nervous system. What is muscle wasting? Muscle wasting means that a muscle measurably … Muscle Breakdown: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Cartilage tissue, with its special properties, ensures that joints function smoothly. When the cushioning and elasticity in articular cartilage decrease due to accidents or wear and tear, the importance of articular cartilage becomes noticeable. What is articular cartilage? Schematic diagram difference between healthy joint, arthritis and osteoarthritis. Click to enlarge. Cartilage tissue is an essential … Articular Cartilage: Structure, Function & Diseases
The articular head is one of a total of two joint surfaces. Bones are flexibly connected with the articular head and the associated socket. In dislocations, the articular head slides out of the associated socket by application of force from the outside. What is the articular head? There are 143 joints in a person’s body. … Articular Head: Structure, Function & Diseases
Synovium is also known as synovial fluid and has a high viscosity. In addition to nourishing the joint, its functions include reducing friction on the joint surfaces. In joint diseases such as osteoarthritis, the composition of synovial fluid changes. What is the synovium? The medical profession uses the term synovia to describe the lubricating fluid … Synovium: Structure, Function & Diseases
The ulna (Latin ulna) is a bone of the forearm that runs parallel to the radius. Its body is diamond-shaped and consists of two end pieces, with the more rigid end piece forming much of the elbow joint and the smaller one connected to the wrist. What characterizes the ulna? Overall, the forearm consists of … Elle: Structure, Function & Diseases
Therapy The therapy of ISG-arthrosis is limited. The damage to the joint caused by the previous course of the disease and especially the worn joint cartilage are not reversible. Initially, the focus is on effective relief of the existing symptoms and, above all, the persistent pain. To relieve the pain, the application of heat is … Therapy | ISG Arthrosis
Definition The ISG, also known as the sacroiliac joint or sacroiliac joint, is located on both sides of the pelvis and represents a connection between two bones, the ilium and the sacrum. ISG arthrosis is a degenerative wear and tear of the joint surface and articular cartilage, which can cause severe pain and restrictions in … ISG Arthrosis
Localization ISG arthrosis can manifest itself on both the right and left side due to the anatomical conditions.Malpositions of the spine or even the hips can lead to increased strain on one half of the body, causing the joint cartilage on one side to be worn down more than on the other side of the … Localization | ISG Arthrosis
The thumb saddle joint connects the metacarpal bone of the thumb to the trapezoidal large polygonal bone. As a saddle joint, it allows the biaxial movements of flexion/extension and abduction/angulation. When the two directions of rotation are combined, the thumb saddle joint acts almost like a ball-and-socket joint. What is the thumb saddle joint? The … Thumb Saddle Joint: Structure, Function & Diseases
Anteversion occurs in anatomic nomenclature as an alternative movement term. Many functions in the arm and leg involve this component of motion. What is anteversion? Anteversion refers to the raising of the thigh or upper arm from the neutral position. In the hip and shoulder joints, the term anteversion is used as an alternative to … Anteversion: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Stride length is a quantity used in gait analysis and sports. It is used for qualitative and quantitative measurement and assessment of walking and running. What is stride length? Stride length refers to the distance that occurs between the two feet during walking and running. Stride length refers to the distance that occurs between the … Step Length: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Osteoarthritis is a painful and increasingly function-impairing wear and tear of joints that is classified as a non-inflammatory, degenerative joint disease. Bones that meet in joints are surrounded by elastic cartilage. This serves as a buffer for friction, impact and stress. If this cartilage tissue is destroyed, this causes the bones that form the joint … Osteoarthritis: Collagen Hydrolysate for the Joints
