In the Erb’s point or punctum nervosum, sensitive nerve branches from the cervical plexus come to the surface together. The anatomic region has played a role in local anesthesia before neck surgery since it was first described. Because the Erb point is located at the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, it may have pathologic … Hereditary Point: Structure, Function & Diseases
Synonyms: torticollis, congenital muscular torticollis English: wry neck, loxia Definition The torticollis is a general term for a disease that ultimately results in a crooked posture of the head. There are different forms of torticollis, which have different causes and symptoms. A rough classification is made according to whether the torticollis is congenital or acquired. … Congenital muscular torticollis
Symptoms The characteristic position of the head and neck ultimately results from a fibrous contracture. The muscle is strongly shortened and thickened by the connective tissue alteration and can be felt as such. This results in a tilted position in which the head and neck are tilted forward and to the side of the shortened … Symptoms | Congenital muscular torticollis
Summary The torticollis is a collective term for a number of different malpositions of the neck with many possible causes. The congenital muscular torticollis is a congenital malformation of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (superficial neck muscle). The muscle is shortened and thickened due to various factors so that it no longer fulfils its function properly. This … Summary | Congenital muscular torticollis
The trapezius muscle, or trapezius muscle, is also known as the hood muscle because of its location and anatomical shape. It consists of three parts in total. What is the trapezius muscle? The trapezius muscle (Musculus trapezius) is located in the area of the neck and upper back. It is divided into three different sections, … Trapezius Muscle: Structure, Function & Diseases
Synonyms: Torticollis, Torticollis spasmodicus Wryneck – What is it? Wryneck (torticollis) is a collective term for many different congenital or acquired neck malpositions resulting in an asymmetrical posture of the neck or head. The term torticollis used in medical terminology is derived from the Latin words tortus for twisted and collis for neck. What is … Wryneck
How long does the treatment take? The duration of the symptoms and the chances of a complete cure depend strongly on the cause of the torticollis. An acute torticollis as well as the bacterially caused infectious torticollis can be completely cured within a short time. The acute torticollis usually disappears after a few days. In … How long does the treatment take? | Wryneck
The sternocleidomastoid muscle is also known as the great head turner and is one of the ventral superficial neck muscles located between the sternum, base of the skull, and clavicle. The main function of the bilateral muscles is lateral flexion of the head toward the shoulder, which is made possible by unilateral contraction. Lesions of … Sternocleidomastoid Muscle: Structure, Function & Diseases
