The lesser occipital nerve is a sensitive nerve of the cervical plexus that contains fibers from spinal cord segments C2 and C3. It is responsible for the sensitivity of the skin behind the ears. Sensory disturbances occur when the nerve is damaged. What is nervus occipitalis minor? The cervical plexus is also known as the … Lesser Occipital Nerve: Structure, Function & Diseases
Bezold Abscess Bezold’s abscess is a possible consequence of an acute middle ear infection. This very rarely occurring complication is named after its discoverer Friedrich Bezold. An abscess is generally understood to be a purulent encapsulation caused by certain bacteria, the so-called staphylococci. These pathogens can also be the cause of an acute inflammation of … Bezold Abscess | Musculus sternocleidomastoid
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
