Synonyms Latin: M. deltoideusThe shoulder forms a large, three-sided muscle about 2 cm thick. The shape of the deltoid muscle is similar to the shape of the upside-down Greek delta, which gives it its name. The muscle consists of three parts: The anterior deltoid originates from the clavicle, the middle and posterior part from the … Delta muscle
Function The deltoid muscle (Musculus deltoideus) becomes the most important lifter of the arm through the middle section coming from the shoulder blade. The deltoid muscle allows the arm to move in all directions (dimensions). Key blade portion (pars clavicularis): Shoulder roof portion (pars acromialis): Rear portion (pars spinalis): Information on all movement forms can … Function | Delta muscle
Therapy For the treatment of a strain, the so-called PECH (pause, ice, compression, elevation) rule can be applied. This serves to reduce swelling. The faster the cooling, the greater the effect. These methods of treatment reduce the blood flow in the muscle tissue and thus the leakage of water (edema formation, swelling). If the axillary … Therapy | Delta muscle
Synonyms Latin: M. supraspinatusThe upper bone muscle has a triangular shape, up to 2 cm thick. The supraspinatus muscle has its origin in the upper bony fossa of the shoulder blade. Back musculature overview To the musculature overview Approach/origin/innervation Base: Facet of the upper, large humerus (Tuberculum majus humeri) Origin: Superficial fossa of the scapula … Upper bone muscle
Synonyms Latin: M. sartorius To the thigh musculature overview To the musculature overview Introduction The Tailor muscle (Musculus sartorius) belongs to the group of front thigh muscles. It is about 50 cm long and wraps itself helically around the quadriceps. The muscle has functions in both the hip joint and the knee joint. The force … Tailor Muscle
german: Comb muscle To the thigh musculature overview To the musculature overview The pectoralis muscle is located on the inside of the thigh and consists of a four-sided, long muscle plate. Of all adductors, it is the one that lies furthest up. Other adductors of the thigh: Long femoral adductor (M. adductor longus) Short femoral … Pectinus muscle
english: large gluteus muscle To the thigh musculature overview To the musculature overview The gluteus maximus takes its 16 cm long and 4 cm wide origin from the iliac spine back surface and acts in alternation with the Musculus iliopsoas when walking upright. While the iliopsoas contracts during flexion of the hip joint, the musculus … Musculus gluteus maximus
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 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
Typical forms of the spine The spine has two twists away from one and two towards one (when the viewer looks at the back of another). Seen from the side, this corresponds approximately to the shape of a 2nd spinal column. The spinal column sections moving away from the observer are called lordosis, the sections … Lordosis
Prophylaxis A hollow back can be prevented and it is also highly recommended to do so! It is sufficient to change your posture frequently during the course of the day. Whoever sits a lot should stand up, whoever stands a lot should walk around a little. These simple measures are already a good first step. … Prophylaxis | Lordosis
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
